Community Coach (FTC February 2027)

Salary: £25,833 - £28,038 pro rata per annum (Based on FTE £29,874 - £32,423 per annum)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and community-focused Community Coach to join our team based at Eastern High.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will act as an important link between the College, Eastern High and the wider community. You will build strong relationships with young people, adult learners, families and community partners, helping to increase engagement, identify local needs and create opportunities that make a positive difference.

Working collaboratively with colleagues at Eastern High, teams across the College and external partners, you will support learners and families to overcome barriers to engagement while helping to grow adult learning and wider community opportunities.

What You'll Do

You will take a proactive approach to engaging with the local community, building relationships and developing activities and opportunities that respond to local needs.

The role will include:

• Building relationships with learners, families, schools, community organisations and external partners.
• Planning and facilitating activities to engage and motivate young people and adult learners.
• Supporting the development and promotion of adult learning opportunities within the community.
• Coordinating community, enrichment and wellbeing activities and supporting learner engagement events.
• Acting as a key link between and Eastern High.

You will also help ensure that the voices of learners, staff, families and the wider community influence the opportunities and support available.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people and is confident building positive relationships across a diverse community.

You will have experience of working with young people and adult learners who may be at risk of disengaging from education, training or employment, along with experience of working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners. Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are essential.

You will be qualified to Level 3 or have relevant experience and hold a Learning Coach, Youth Work or Community qualification. You will also need a driving licence and access to a car, as the role involves working across College sites and within the community.

If you're passionate about bringing people together, creating opportunities and helping learners and communities thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us

At , you'll have the opportunity to work in a role where you can make a tangible difference to learners, families and the wider community. You'll work collaboratively across the College, Eastern High and local partner organisations to develop opportunities that respond to the needs of the community.

Additional Information

This position is offered on a fixed-term basis to cover a period of secondment within the department, ending 5 February 2027.

The closing date for completed applications is 8 October 2026 at 11:59pm.

For full details of the role, responsibilities and person specification, and to support your application, please refer to the job pack. To find out more about Cardiff and Vale College, visit www.cavc.ac.uk. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@cavc.ac.uk .

Applications must be submitted using the Cardiff and Vale College application form. The College welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if you would like the interview and assessment process to be conducted in Welsh.

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Employment cannot commence until a satisfactory and up-to-date DBS check has been received. The College's Procedure for the Suitability of Ex-Offenders for Employment is available upon request.

Please note that some roles may require registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC). Where this applies, employment will be conditional upon obtaining and maintaining the appropriate registration.

Employment with Cardiff and Vale College is also subject to satisfactory references. Before employment can commence, the College must receive two references, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted following appointment.

These checks form part of our pre-employment requirements and must be satisfactorily completed before employment can commence.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities and are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the learners and communities we serve. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we are committed to the recruitment, development and retention of disabled people, ensuring an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.