Community Coach

Salary: £28,725-£31,176 pro rata

Are you passionate about community engagement and making a real difference in people's lives? We're looking for a Community Coach to join our team at Eastern High School, working in partnership with Cardiff and Vale College. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference by acting as a vital link between the school, the college, and the local community.

The post holder will be based at Eastern High community college and within the community four days a week and attend our main Dumballs Road Campus 1 day per week. They will need to have the ability to work both in a team setting and also on their own to support the community and students through appropriate and targeted interventions.

Working collaboratively with the family liaison officer at Eastern High, cross-college support, and external partners agencies this role will focus on improving community engagement, growing the adult learning provision and creating new provision/ opportunities for children, young people and adults. The successful candidate will also support with pastoral concerns or questions on site and act as a liaison between the college, school and wider community.

As a Community Coach, you'll:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with families, learners, and community partners.
• Work closely with the Family Liaison Officer and other support teams to understand and respond to community needs.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities that re-motivate learners and support personal development.
• Promote and grow adult learning opportunities in the local area.
• Support pastoral needs and act as a key liaison between the school, college, and community.

You'll Thrive in This Role If You:

• Are a confident communicator who enjoys working both independently and as part of a team.
• Have experience in community engagement, education, or youth work.
• Are passionate about helping others reach their potential.
• Can develop creative, person-centred strategies to support learners and families.
• (Bonus!) Speak Welsh and can engage with learners through the medium of Welsh.

Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. The college welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application in English. If we invite you to interview, let us know if you would like us to conduct the interview and assessment process in Welsh.

The closing date for completed applications 15/09/2025 at 11:59pm.

To find out more or apply go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department on 02920250311 or recruitment@cavc.ac.uk.

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up to date DBS check. This is a contractual agreement that must be in place before your employment starts. The College's procedure for the Suitability of Ex-offenders for Employment is available upon request.

These are contractual agreements that must be in place before your employment can commence.

We are committed to the recruitment and retention of disabled people, and are a positive disability confident scheme employer.