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Youth Coach - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Heath Farm College, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-60601-32S
  • Posted:30/07/2026
  • Pay:£23,000 per annum (not pro rata)
  • Start Date:TBC
  • App Close Date:13/08/2026 at 23:45
  • Interviews:TBC

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Job Title:  Youth Coach
Location:  Heath Farm College, Maidstone, ME16 0ER
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.00pm
Salary:      £23,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        August 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

As a Youth Coach at Heath Farm College, you'll support students' behaviour, wellbeing and engagement, delivering targeted interventions that help young people develop positive behaviours, regulate emotions and re-engage with learning. Working with colleagues, families and external professionals, you'll help create a safe, inclusive environment where every student can thrive.

What You Will Do

  • Support students' behaviour, wellbeing and emotional regulation.
  • Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions.
  • Implement behaviour plans and support bespoke learning programmes.
  • Build positive relationships with families and professionals.
  • Complete records, risk assessments and follow safeguarding procedures.
  • Contribute to whole-school behaviour and wellbeing initiatives.

What You Will Bring

  • GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent).
  • Experience in youth work, coaching, mentoring, education, care or a similar role.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Patience, resilience and a positive, proactive approach.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • A full UK driving licence.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

  • Life Assurance
  • Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
  • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
  • Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
    • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
    • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
    • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
    • Critical illness cover
    • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

 

Information about the school

We are an independent specialist sixth form college that caters for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We offer a unique and stimulating environment where every student is able to make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education.

Heath Farm College is situated in Maidstone and has capacity to support up to 58 students. The provision facilitates a professional post 16 provision for students with EHCPs who are not ready for a large FE college or large school/academy 6th Form provision.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Siscely Solomon
  • Address:Queens Avenue, Ferndown, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0ER
  • Telephone: 01622 829114
  • Email: recruitment@ofgl.co.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.