Student Learning Mentor

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Student Learning Mentor with a forward-thinking institution dedicated to fostering educational growth. This role focuses on supporting students from less advantaged backgrounds, helping them build confidence and skills through personalized mentoring. You'll engage with young minds, guiding them through their educational journey and employing innovative tutoring techniques. With a commitment to flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in students' lives. Join a team that values equality and supports your professional development.

Benefits

34 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in educational settings.
• Ability to develop personalized mentoring strategies.

Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with students to provide one-on-one support.
• Utilize tutoring and coaching strategies to enhance student confidence.

Skills

Mentoring

Tutoring

Coaching

Communication Skills

Education

Level 3 Education or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Salary on appointment will be £24,344 per annum with an annual increment up to£25,733per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Student Learning Mentor to join the Outreach team todevelop a personalised and supportive relationship with students in year 9 through to year 13from less advantagedbackgrounds, attendingNorfolk-based schools and participating in the Future Forward Programme.

Key duties of the role include:

• To meet regularly with mentees on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• To draw on a combination of tutoring, mentoring and coaching strategies to increase mentee’s confidence and ability in a set of pre-defined skills.

You will have experience working with young people and be educated to Level 3 (or hold equivalent experience in a similar role).

This full-time post is available immediately on an indefinite basis.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 26 May 2025

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

£24,344. Salary on appointment will be £24,344 per annum with an annual increment up to £25,733 per annum.