Pastoral Mentor (Construction)

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Reduced Metro travel

Job summary

Pastoral Mentor – Construction at Kirklees College works mainly at Brunel Construction Centre with occasional travel to Springfield Centre at Dewsbury, providing 1:1 and small-group coaching to support students’ personal development, wellbeing, behaviour, and progression.

You will remove barriers to learning, help students feel safe and supported, and act as a safeguarding contact for a defined caseload while contributing to staff development and college values of kindness, unity and excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with “hard to reach” 14–19yearolds in an educational environment.
• Strong coaching and communication skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with young people, support their progression, and demonstrate our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in everything you do.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 reviews, targeted interventions and pastoral coaching.
• Support students identified as “at risk”, helping them overcome personal, social and academic barriers.
• Act as a lead contact for safeguarding disclosures for a defined caseload and coordinate followup support.

Skills

Coaching

Education

Experience with hard-to-reach 14–19 year olds in education

Job description

Job Reference: ATR102139

Application deadline: 04/10/2026

Salary: £26,390.06 - £27,737.00

Job Description

Job Title:

Pastoral Mentor – Construction

Salary:

£26,390 - £27,737 (FTE £29,291 – £30,786)

Main Location:

Brunel Construction Centre

Hours and Weeks per Year:

37 hours / 40 weeks

At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent and welcome applications from all sectors.

Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you’ll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers. We’re already a successful college, but we’re continually striving to be better and do better — be part of our story!

In the role of Pastoral Mentor, you’ll work predominately at our Brunel Construction centre with occasional travel to our Springfield Centre at Dewsbury providing 1:1 and small-group coaching to support students’ personal development, wellbeing, behaviour, and progression. You will play a vital role in removing barriers to learning and ensuring students feel safe, supported and able to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 reviews, targeted interventions and pastoral coaching.
• Support students identified as “at risk”, helping them overcome personal, social and academic barriers.
• Act as a lead contact for safeguarding disclosures for a defined caseload and coordinate followup support.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience of working with “hard to reach” 14–19yearolds in an educational environment.
• Strong coaching and communication skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with young people, support their progression, and demonstrate our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in everything you do.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We believe learning is not just for our students — it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include mentoring, funded qualifications and leadership development.

Benefits

• An employee assistance programme.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Reduced Metro travel.

We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.

Please note; staff working less then 52 weeks who start mid Academic year will have their initial salary payments calculated based on actual weeks worked and the number of pay dates between the beginning of employment and the end of the current academic year.

As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ 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. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.

If you have any queries about the role or the application process please contact [e-mail]