Student Mentor

Inspire Education Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK seeks a Student Mentor to support student wellbeing and personal development at Peterborough College. This role involves delivering Personal Development sessions, providing pastoral care, and monitoring attendance. The ideal candidate has experience with young people and strong communication skills, along with a commitment to fostering student success and wellbeing. Join a dedicated team making a real difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a support, mentoring, or educational role.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Genuine commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and student success.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Personal Development sessions.
• Provide pastoral support as a trusted contact for students.
• Monitor and improve attendance and punctuality.
• Support vulnerable learners and ensure their wellbeing.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams and support student progression.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Resilience in managing challenging situations

Education

A Level 3 teaching-related qualification

Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

We're looking for a Student Mentor to join our supportive and dedicated team at Peterborough College. In this rewarding role, you'll work closely with curriculum teams and student services to support learners' personal development, wellbeing, attendance, and progression. You'll deliver engaging weekly Personal Development sessions, provide frontline pastoral support to your caseload of students, and play a key role in improving attendance, retention, and overall student success.

What You'll Be Doing

• Planning and delivering engaging Personal Development sessions aligned with the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework
• Providing pastoral support and acting as a trusted point of contact for students
• Monitoring and improving attendance and punctuality, working with families and external agencies where needed
• Supporting vulnerable learners, including those with EHCPs, young carers, and other at‑risk groups
• Working collaboratively with curriculum teams, Student Services, Careers, and Welfare teams
• Supporting student progression and destinations, including careers guidance and applications
• Contributing to recruitment activities such as Open Days, enrolment, and induction events
• Maintaining accurate records and using data to inform effective interventions
• Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing, equality, and inclusion in everything you do

Are you passionate about supporting young people to succeed, thrive, and reach their full potential? Do you enjoy building positive relationships, motivating others, and making a real difference every day? You'll be a confident, empathetic professional who enjoys working with young people and understands the impact strong pastoral support can have.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a support, mentoring, or educational role
• A Level 3 teaching-related qualification and Level 2 English & Maths (or willing to work towards)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• The ability to build positive relationships and manage challenging situations with resilience
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and student success
• Experience in an FE setting or a qualification in mentoring/coaching is desirable, but not essential.