Progress Coach - Greenkeeping

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a Progress Coach specialising in Greenkeeping & Sportsturf to join our Apprenticeships team on a full time, permanent basis. This is a remote role, but the successful applicant may be required to visit one of our campuses. The salary ranges from £39,127 (K30) up to £42,083 (K33) per annum on the support staff pay scale, depending on experience and qualifications. Progress Coach - Greenkeeping The primary responsibility of the Progress Coach is to oversee a caseload of apprentices and provide comprehensive support and guidance to enhance their experience in the Greenkeeping & Sportsturf Apprenticeship Programmes. Key duties of this role include conducting visits (remotely), assessments and progress reviews to ensure the apprentices' steady advancement towards successful completion of their apprenticeship programmes and End Point Assessment (EPA) Gateway. To be effective in this role, you will need to be capable of effective communication

utilisation of technology and diligent monitoring of off the job training hours. Furthermore, the coach is expected to possess a thorough understanding of pertinent policies and procedures, encompassing risk management, diversity and equality, health and safety, safeguarding and data protection. We are looking for a candidate with Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent) alongside relevant vocational qualifications and/or 5+ years of industry experience in Greenkeeping & Sportsturf (a Level 3 qualification is desirable). You will have proven experience supporting apprentices and employers, working with awarding bodies and EPAOs, using e-portfolio systems, and delivering an outstanding apprenticeship experience. Above all, you will possess excellent organisational skills with a genuine passion for guiding apprentices through their development and helping them reach their full potential. About Us The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South

East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Slough & Langley College, Windsor College, Strode's College (Egham) and Berkshire College of Agriculture (Maidenhead). Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state of the art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification. Our staff benefit from: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and college closure days Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) currently offering 24.3% employer contribution Free on site parking at all sites Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses Cycle to Work Scheme Family friendly policies supporting Work Life Balance Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships,
confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley CollegePlease be advised that the vacancy will close on the 19th of November 2026. However, applications are reviewed as they come in, and we may interview and appoint early, so please apply as soon as possible. Ready to apply? Head over to our careers page and complete our online application form. When completing your supporting statement, make sure to show us exactly how you meet each essential criterion in the person specification. Applications that clearly demonstrate these key requirements are the ones that make it to the interview stage, so don't hold back on the details! The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an
essential part of the safeguarding process. Recruitment Agencies we have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list