Alternative Learning Mentor

Bath Rugby Foundation; Bath; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath Rugby Foundation in Bath is seeking an Alternative Learning Mentor for a permanent position aimed at delivering tailored educational and sports programmes to young people. The ideal candidate will have current safeguarding and first aid certifications, a Level 2 Coaching Qualification, and a passion for mentoring. This position is vital for fostering positive relationships with students and the community. The role requires a full clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Hold a current safeguarding and first aid certification, or willingness to update.
• Level 2 Coaching Qualification and/or relevant qualifications to youth work and mentoring.
• Full and clean UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality PSHE, social curriculum, and sports sessions tailored to students’ needs.
• Ensure adherence to safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies.
• Record student attendance and support data collection.
• Foster positive relationships with students and partner schools.
• Participate in regular one-to-one meetings with the Alternative Learning Officer.

Skills

Current safeguarding and first aid certifications

Level 2 Coaching Qualification

Experience in youth work

Mentoring skills

Job description

Title: Alternative Learning Mentor
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5
Salary band: £22,000 - £26,000 based on experience
Reporting to: Alternative Learning Officer
Locations: Bath

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Alternative Learning Mentor to join our team in Bath. This permanent position offers a fulfilling chance to change the lives of young people through education and sports.

About the Role

As an Alternative Learning Mentor, you will play a vital role in delivering tailored education and sports programmes to our students at the Alternative Learning Hub. Key responsibilities include:

• Programme Quality & Delivery: Deliver high-quality PSHE, social curriculum, and sports sessions tailored to students’ needs; plan sessions, create schemes of work, and conduct associated risk assessments.
• Safeguarding, Risk & Compliance: Ensure adherence to safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies.
• Finance, Data & Impact: Record student attendance, support data collection, and maintain equipment.
• Partnerships & Profile: Foster positive relationships with students and partner schools; support promotional activities in collaboration with the Communications Manager; represent the Foundation within the community as an ambassador.
• General Responsibilities: Participate in regular one-to-one meetings with the Alternative Learning Officer.

Qualifications

• Current safeguarding and first aid certifications (or willingness to update).
• Level 2 Coaching Qualification and/or qualifications relevant to youth work and mentoring.

Additional Requirements

Applicants must hold a full and clean UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle.

Deadline and Interview Dates

• Deadline: Friday, May 22nd, 4pm
• Practical Interviews: Monday, June 8th
• Ideal Start Date: Tuesday, September 1st

About Bath Rugby Foundation

At Bath Rugby Foundation, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable young people. We believe every child deserves a fair start in life and aim to provide social, emotional, and practical support to those in need. Our mission is to empower young people aged 5-25 who are at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training), helping them develop the skills, confidence, and resilience necessary to thrive through education and sport.