Student Progression Mentor

Support Students, Unlock Potential, Empower Success - Join us as Student Progression Mentor As a Student Progression Mentor you will play a key role supporting students in their personal and academic development, helping them to reach their full potential as independent learners. Your responsibilities will also include support for disaffected and disengaged young people, helping them to optimise their learning opportunities.,

• Maintaining accurate records
• Monitor student wellbeing and engagement
• Promote a safe and inclusive learning environment
This is a varied and sometimes challenging position that requires resilience and a non-judgmental approach. Experience supporting young people with mental health needs would be beneficial. If you feel this role suits your skills, experience and aspirations to support our students then we look forward to hearing from you.

We are seeking a proactive an, compassionate and motivated Student Progression Mentor to join out team. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel is essential, along with flexibility to changing priorities and the divers needs of students.

Outstanding Ofsted Provider East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group and this is illustrated in our 'Strong' skills grading by Ofsted. Commitment to Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles. As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore have an obligation to carry out checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults. These checks include conviction/caution self-declaration, Enhanced DBS check and obtaining sufficient referencing.

This position is term time working 37 weeks per year, 37 hours per week with a salary of £21,671 including holiday payment. Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:
• Learning and Development Opportunities - 3-4 annual paid group development days, bespoke programmes e.g. Next Steps Mentoring Programme and strong internal progression-1 in 3 roles are filled internally
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks- Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes.
• Flexible Personal Leave - Time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes and for interviews
• Wellbeing and Health Support - Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College
• Culture and Recognition - Being part of Community Days, an annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030
• Competitive Pension Scheme - 18% employer contribution