Pastoral Mentor

Kirklees College; Chatham Waterfront; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a Pastoral Mentor to provide vital support to students, focusing on improving attendance and behaviour. This role requires a qualification relating to student support or youth work, along with experience working with adolescents facing challenges in education. The ideal candidate will be committed to safeguarding and upholding values of kindness and excellence. Salary ranges from £12,575 to £13,271 pro rata, with opportunities for professional development and additional benefits.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supporting students with barriers to education.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues related to youth.
• Willingness to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable groups.

Responsibilities

• Intervene with students to enhance their attendance and behaviour.
• Provide support to students engaging with education.
• Understand and address issues affecting students aged 16-18.

Skills

Experience with 14-19 year olds

Commitment to safeguarding

Demonstrating college values

Education

Qualification in student support or youth work

Job description

Job Title

Pastoral Mentor

Salary

£12,575 - £13,271 pro rata (FTE £27,915 - £29,460)

Location

Multiple sites

Hours and Weeks per Year

18.5 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

Job Overview

As a Pastoral Mentor, you will predominantly be based at one of our sites. Your focus will be on effective interventions to support the attendance, behaviour and commitment of our students.

Responsibilities

• Intervene with students to improve attendance, behaviour and commitment.

• Work with 14-19 year olds with barriers to engaging with education.

• Evidence understanding of the range of problems that may affect 16-18 year olds.

Qualifications and Experience

• A qualification relating to student support or youth work, or equivalent experience.

• Demonstrable experience working with 14-19 year olds with barriers to engaging with education.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

• Ability to demonstrate college values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence.

Benefits

• Staff development opportunities including a mentoring scheme and financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development.

• Employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

Closing Date

12 th December 2025

Application Process

Download and complete a copy of the Kirklees College Application Form and attach it to your application.

Contact [email protected] with any queries.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work‑life balance and wellbeing of our workforce.

Job offers are subject to pre‑employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from the Department for Education.