Learner Mentor Fresh Start

Chichester College have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Learner Mentor Fresh Start at our Chichester campus. You will join us on a part time, permanent basis and in return, we will offer a competitive salary of Pro rata of GBP23,264 to GBP25,424 per annum (i.e. GBP16,613.69 - GBP18,156.22).
The Learner Mentor Fresh Start role:
An exciting opportunity has presented itself in our Outstanding Fresh Start alternative provision at the Brinsbury campus. Are you looking to work in an exciting, innovative department?
Ideally you are confident, an enthusiastic communicator and have experience in working with and supporting a diverse range of learners and will be passionate to inspire learners to help them progress in education and be successful post 16.
Key Responsibilities of our Learner Mentor Fresh Start:
Motivating the individual learner and to monitor their progress in; and response to; learning; encouraging personal evaluation; reflection and target setting; using value added to measure progression. To set, in liaison with individual students, challenging SMART targets in relation to new measures of success using the relevant College management information systems. To rigorously track and monitor the attendance of each student within a cohort of tutees an, where necessary, take appropriate action to rectify poor individual performance. This will/may include sustained liaison with the student. To identify student needs and facilitate access to appropriate services to aid achievement; such as additional support; careers' advice and the enrichment programme. To deliver group tutorials and facilitate activities which integrate the appropriate study skills and Every Student Matters criteria into the tutorial programme. To liaise with subject teachers, course leaders, and Curriculum Team Managers on issues; working in accordance to the Student Referral Policy where appropriate. To comply with the tutorial system administration procedures and adhere to set deadlines such as: reviews; UCAS; references; ALIS and/or new measures of success for which training will be provided. To play a key role within the "student journey" process. Our ideal Learner Mentor Fresh Start should have the below skills and experience:
A level 3 qualification (or equivalent) Experience of supporting young people with 14-16 year olds Experience of delivering mentoring sessions to students in a 1:1 or group situation Understanding of the study needs and progression opportunities of 14-16 year olds The ability to communicate to a diverse range of people at all levels, verbally and in writing Closing date for applications: 4th January 2024
The Chichester College Group has seven colleges, Anglia Examinations, First Steps Childcare Group, Chichester English School and 2,600 staff spread across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. This makes us the largest college group in Sussex, providing high quality learning opportunities for over 25,000 students every year.
We offer generous pension schemes, hybrid working opportunities, college closure days over the Christmas period (which is not deducted from annual leave entitlement) plus the option to purchase up to 10 days additional leave, and discounts at onsite facilities such as gym membership and nursery fees at certain campuses
If you would like to learn more about our Learner Mentor Fresh Start role, then please click apply today!
All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks.