Student Mentor

Position: Student Mentor

Salary: £31,719- £35,667 Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract: Temporary Maternity Cover

Location: Sheffield

Hours: 37 hours per week X 40 weeks per year

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every step.

About the Role

In the Student Mentor role, you will be an excellent role model to our students, supporting them to become independent learners that can reflect on their learning and find their own solutions. You will provide outstanding wrap around support with a focus on the students’ welfare, retention, attendance and progress. You will provide one to one pastoral support for high and medium risk learners and attend external agencies meetings. You will be reporting to Head of Student Experience and work closely with teaching and support staff as well as liaising with parents and external organisations when appropriate.

This role is maternity cover in the Health and Social Care department with an expected start date of Easter 2025 to the end of the 25/26 academic year (July 2026).

Key Responsibilities

• Increasing the breadth of SHAPE enrichment activities and student participation in them.
• Increasing attendance of allocated academy students, especially those at high or medium risk to meet or exceed agreed academy targets
• Ensuring exemplary behaviour of allocated academy students, especially those at high or medium risk in line with employer expectations
• Improving outcomes for academy students, especially those at high or medium risk and / or with protected characteristics and those in priority groups
• Improving appropriate liaison and communication with parents / carers of academy students, especially those at high or medium risk

Skills & Knowledge

We strive to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals who believe they can contribute effectively to this role. While not mandatory, we are particularly interested in candidates who embody the following:

• Excellent communicator, verbally and in writing, with strong team working skills.
• Able to promote (face to face and online) the activities and image of The Sheffield College in a positive manner, with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of safeguarding and equality and diversity legalisation.
• Demonstrates resilience. Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Previous experience in a Further Education setting is desirable

If you would like to be a part of a successful team and a fantastic college, please apply!

What We Offer

• Enhanced Pension Contribution
• Work-Life Balance – Enhanced Holiday Entitlement
• Sustainability – Cycle to Work Scheme, Salary Sacrifice car lease scheme for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
• Continuing Professional Development
• Access to retail discounts for the Totum Card
• Supporting employees at all stages of life – enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies

Reach out for assistance with your application or inquiries about working with us:

Email: Jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Next Steps:

Closing Date: 16/02/2025

Interview Date: 26/02/2025

We appreciate your interest and look forward to getting to know you!

Diversity and Inclusion

• We value diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from everyone as a Leaders in Diversity employer.
• As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to removing barriers for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process, upon appointment, and as employees.
• If you require reasonable adjustments or support at any point, please contact us via the details above.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
• Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures.
• Further details on the employment of ex-offenders are available in the documents attached to this advert.

Application Process

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