Learning Mentor

Chichester College Group; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Chichester College Group is seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor for their Brinsbury Campus to provide support and guidance to students, motivating them for academic success. This full-time role, based in a unique rural setting, invites individuals passionate about making a difference in young learners' lives.

Benefits

Generous pension schemes

Hybrid working opportunities

College closure days over the Christmas period

Discounts at onsite facilities

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting young people with additional needs.
• Experience delivering learning advice in 1:1 or group situations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Motivate learners and monitor their progress.
• Track and monitor attendance of students within a cohort.
• Liaise with subject teachers and course leaders on student issues.

Skills

Mentoring and coaching skills

Communication

Experience with young people

Education

Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Chichester College Group have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Mentor at our Brinsbury Campus. You will join us on a full time, term time only (37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year), permanent basis and in return, we will offer a competitive salary of £24,791 to £25,935, pro rata, per annum (i.e. £22,502.60 - £23,541).

At Brinsbury College our purpose is to Change Lives Through Learning. Of all the roles you see advertised today, you will be hard pressed finding one with a greater impact on young lives - your role as a Learning Mentor in 14-16 truly can change our learners’ lives through learning.

As our Learning Mentor, you will provide students with a high level of mentoring support – providing them with the support and guidance to enable them to achieve their programme of study and transition pathways. You will motivate our learners and monitor their progress and play a key role in their student journey.

This is a Learning Mentor role with a difference! Working at Brinsbury College means working in a unique location, surrounded by 570 acres of stunning countryside with our very own farm, woodlands, orchard and more! You don’t often get that in your standard education role!

Our Learning Mentor will be a confident, enthusiastic communicator and have experience of working with and supporting a diverse range of young people. You will be passionate about inspiring and motivating our learners to help them progress in education and be successful post 16. You will have experience of supporting and learners with challenging behaviour to re-engage with education.

Key Responsibilities Of OurLearning Mentor

• To motivate the individual learner and to monitor his/her progress in; and response to; their learning; encouraging personal evaluation; reflection and target setting; using value added to measure progression.
• To rigorously track and monitor the attendance of each student within a cohort of tutees and; where necessary; take appropriate action to rectify poor individual performance. This will/may include sustained liaison with the student.
• To liaise with subject teachers; course leaders and Curriculum Team Managers on issues; working in accordance to the Student Referral Policy where appropriate.
• To play a key role within the "student journey" process and positive outcomes.
  
  

Our ideal Learning Mentor should have the below skills and experience:

• Experience of supporting young people with Additional Needs
• Experience of delivering learning advice to students in a 1:1 or group situation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; including Word and Powerpoint
• A level 3 qualification (or equivalent)
• Mentoring and coaching skills
• The ability to communicate to a diverse range of people at all levels; verbally and in writing
  
  

The Chichester College Group has seven colleges, Anglia Examinations, First Steps Childcare Group, Chichester English School and 2,600 staff spread across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. This makes us the largest college group in Sussex, providing high quality learning opportunities for over 25,000 students every year.

We offer generous pension schemes, hybrid working opportunities, college closure days over the Christmas period (which is not deducted from annual leave entitlement) plus the option to purchase up to 5 days additional leave, and discounts at onsite facilities such as gym membership and nursery fees at certain campuses

Closing date: 23 June 2025

If you would like to learn more about our Learning Mentor role, then please click ‘apply’ today!

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.