Achievement Mentor

Achievement Mentor – Barnsley College – Variable hours – £14.48 per hour

Are you looking for a flexible role that is both interesting and worthwhile? Do you want to make a difference and contribute to transforming the lives of students?

Here at Barnsley College, we have made a commitment to exceptional teaching and learning with the implementation of smaller, focus groups for our GCSE Maths & English delivery. The Engineering department is now seeking a dedicated and dynamic Achievement Mentor to support students with their achievement in GCSE Maths & English.

Benefits

First of all, what’s in it for you?

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Considerable staff investment through funded CPD opportunities and regular staff development training
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress 
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
• College gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• 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
   

Achievement Mentor
Engineering
Variable hours
£14.48

Our new Achievement Mentor will work with small groups of up to 6 learners at a time, establishing what they need to achieve and how to develop their skills and attitudes to be successful. You will help to identify their needs and set targets, then work with them to make progress on these targets to help them achieve their qualifications supported by our Curriculum Teams. We are looking for somebody that can quickly build rapport with students, using a variety of assessment techniques and keep accurate records of attendance and progress.

As an Achievement Mentor, you will play a vital role in supporting our student’s achievement and contribute to them progressing to further education employment and promising futures. This role would suit a learning professional that is energetic and collaborative in their approach to ensuring attendance and achievement is at its highest. Fantastic resources and state of the art facilities are available for our teaching staff to develop innovative and dynamic methods of delivery, maximising our offering and maintaining continuously high-quality results.

The role is variable hours, and a range of hours are available from Monday to Friday. If you have the drive skills abilities and qualities to make a real difference, then we would like to hear from you.

Please note you will be directed to the Barnsley College website to complete your application. Closing date for applications Monday 9th September 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.