Apprentice Learning Coach - Early Years Specialist

Salary: £27,533 - £30,661 FTE 

(Salary dependent on qualifications and experience)

Contract: Permanent, Hourly Paid

Required: Immediate Start Available

Do you have the passion to lead and inspire apprentices? 

Cirencester College is expanding its Apprenticeship & Employer Engagement team and we’re looking for passionate, supportive professionals to join us as Apprentice Learning Coaches.

If you enjoy helping people grow, want to make a real difference, and can bring your industry knowledge to life, we’d love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

As an Apprentice Learning Coach, you will:

• Provide 1:1 coaching to apprentices throughout their programme
• Build strong, positive relationships with employers
• Support learners to develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours they need to succeed
• Guide apprentices in building their portfolio and tracking workplace progress
• Deliver coaching sessions via workplace visits, online meetings (Teams), and occasional college workshops
• Help apprentices prepare for their Apprenticeship Assessment
• Keep accurate digital records using our e‑portfolio system (full training provided)
• Manage a caseload based on your expertise and working hours

You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team and paired with a dedicated mentor to help you settle into the role.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in their industry of Early years
• Passionate about helping people learn and grow
• A confident communicator and natural relationship‑builder
• Organised, supportive, and able to give clear feedback
• Comfortable using digital tools and Microsoft Teams
• Able to work independently but enjoys being part of a team
• You don’t need teaching qualifications — just experience, enthusiasm, and a genuine interest in supporting apprentices.

Why join us?

• A chance to directly shape real career paths
• A supportive, well‑established apprenticeship team
• A dedicated mentor and full training provided
• Flexible, hourly‑paid contracts available
• A high‑performing college with excellent facilities
• A welcoming environment that values people and celebrates success

Closing Date:  15th May 2026, noon

We reserve the right to interview prior to this date. 

PLEASE APPLY NOW - This position will close once sufficient applications are received. We regret that due to the large number of applications we receive we are only able to contact those candidates to be interviewed. Unfortunately, due to the high number of applicants, we are unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.

Benefits include: LGPS defined benefit pension scheme (including life assurance), sick pay scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, free on-site car parking, on-site fitness suite, Refectory, and Cycle-to-Work Scheme.

Cirencester College may carry out online searches during the recruitment process on shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Cirencester College welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.