Learning Mentor

The Bedford College Group; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Learning Mentor to provide pastoral support and monitor student attendance. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a level 3 qualification, and knowledge of post-16 education. This permanent, term-time role offers a salary of £24,720 to £29,870 per annum, with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

People’s pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Access to college courses

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in learning support and promoting equality and diversity.
• Evidence of recent professional development in education or support roles.
• Ability to manage sensitive data and build professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and early interventions for allocated learners.
• Track and challenge attendance and implement improvement strategies.
• Manage wellbeing concerns and support applications.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisation skills

Prioritisation skills

Knowledge of Post-16 education

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Educated to Level 3 with GCSEs in English and Maths (A*-C)

Job description

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Location: Tresham College – Kettering and Corby Campuses – 1 vacancy in Kettering and 2 in Corby –Please state which campus you would prefer to work at in your application, if interested in both then please also state this.

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £24,720 and £29,870 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications, People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 40 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Learning Mentor to join our Student Services department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Learning Mentor, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Pastoral Support & Mentoring – Provide guidance and early interventions for allocated learners, supporting personal, social, and academic development while addressing barriers to success.
• Attendance & Progress Monitoring – Track and challenge attendance and punctuality, implement improvement strategies, and report on learner progress using college systems and data.
• Collaboration & Communication – Work closely with teaching staff, support teams, families, and external agencies to ensure holistic support and effective learner engagement.
• Student Wellbeing & Development – Manage wellbeing concerns, support UCAS and employment applications, and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment through induction and ongoing mentoring.
• College-Wide Engagement & Compliance – Participate in ID checks, invigilation, open days, and safeguarding, while promoting equality, diversity, and continuous professional development in line with TBCG values.

About you:

• Qualifications & Professional Development – Educated to Level 3 with relevant qualifications, GCSEs in English and Maths (A*–C), and evidence of recent professional development in education or support roles.
• Knowledge & Experience – Strong understanding of Post-16 education, safeguarding, and the Prevent agenda, with experience in learning support and promoting equality and diversity.
• Skills & Personal Qualities – Excellent communication, organisation, and prioritisation skills, with a caring, professional approach and a commitment to continuous improvement and education values.
• Adaptability & Teamwork – Able to work independently and collaboratively, manage sensitive data, meet deadlines under pressure, and build strong professional relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to Values & Compliance – Demonstrates integrity, emotional intelligence, and alignment with TBCG’s values, policies, and safeguarding responsibilities, with flexibility to travel and adapt working hours as needed.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: 22 August 2025

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisationalVISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire:Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College andTreshamCollegein the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;ShuttleworthCollege,a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for MotorsportalongsideSilverstonerace circuit.To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.