Personal Progress Mentor – Barnsley College - Permanent - £26,298 to £30,375 per annum
Our Personal Progress Mentor role is ideal for someone looking to work with post 16 learners and support them in their academic and personal journey to success.
This is a key role within our Sixth Form.
If you’re looking to join a team that cares about their staff wellbeing, values their personal development and works with them to have a positive impact on student experience, come to Barnsley College and be part of the most successful general further education college in the region!
Benefits
First of all, what’s in it for you?
- Substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays!)
- Teachers Pension Scheme
- Considerable staff investment through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
- Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
- Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
- Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
- College gym membership with onsite facilities
- Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
- Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
- Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
- Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
- On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
Personal Progress Mentor
Sixth Form
Permanent vacancy - 37 hours per week
£26,298 to £30,375 per annum
If you are an excellent communicator enjoy working in a highly focused educational setting and put students at the heart of everything you do this is the role for you.
Our tutorial provision embeds a mix of delivery methods which includes detailed focus on developing independent A Level students through Growth Mindset. Our Personal Progress Mentor team have exceptionally high standards and aim to inspire students to develop the skills they need to progress onto leading universities. They play a vital role in the supporting students with their UCAS applications.
This year 72 of our learners have applied to Russell Group universities and we aim to increase this number next year as we have almost 500 learners moving into year 13.
The main duties include of this role is to provide pastoral and academic support for a cohort of learners through tutorials study sessions and 1 to 1 support. Assisting students with their next steps through tutorial delivery e.g. completing UCAS and job applications. Support with embedding and improving wider skills such as organisation time management study skills. Following up attendance issues and supporting learners who are not reaching their target grades.
We would welcome applications from candidates who have a track record of good pastoral support for students and are committed to providing high quality academic support. If you want the opportunity to work in a purpose-built 6th form with outstanding facilities and exceptional student behaviour look no further. Join a dedicated team of staff and work collaboratively to provide students with the highest quality provision and support.
We are looking for applications from someone who is passionate about supporting learners personally and academically and who is an excellent communicator and puts students at the heart of what they do.
Please note you will be directed to the Barnsley College website to complete your applications. Closing date for applications Sunday 12th May 2024 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.