Specialist Student Progress Mentor

Bishop Auckland College is seeking to recruit a Specialist Student Progress Mentor (SSPM) who will be responsible for overseeing the academic and social progress of the students in their care. They are at the forefront of the system of support and pastoral care in the College and should take the primary initiative in dealing with student's problems contributing to the College retention and the development of College wide support service in line with the requirements of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Safeguarding.

The SSPM will be responsible for a caseload of students and will work with them to support their induction, performance and progression. They will also provide and facilitate a range of support for students to improve student attendance, retention and achievement and enhance the quality of the student experience by providing help with a range of financial, academic, social and emotional issues which may be of significance to the progress of the students. This involves helping students to solve problems and ensure attendance, making the most of their learning opportunities.

This role will be working with students in hairdressing, beauty, esport and sport curriculum areas and students who are young parents and young carers. The role will also involve the monthly promotion of health and wellbeing topics throughout the College.

The SSPM will coordinate and lead the planning, coordination and delivery of the College's student enrichment programme. The successful candidate will develop and coordinate a programme of activities throughout the academic year that promotes confidence, wellbeing, personal development and social integration. Working closely with curriculum teams, student services and community organisations, to oversee all aspects of programme delivery and ensure activities meet the needs of a diverse student population.

The successful candidate will have a Level 3 relevant qualification, a Mentoring qualification or other appropriate qualification or relevant experience and PTLLS or equivalent qualification (or be willing to work towards within 1 year). Applicants will also have experience of working in an advisory/supportive role with a range of learners and working in partnership with other agencies and stakeholders.

Bishop Auckland College Group are committed to and value equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity.

Bishop Auckland College Group are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all learners and any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as other required pre-employment checks.