Student Mentor

Gloucestershire College; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Student Mentor to provide vital support to learners at their Gloucester Campus. The mentor will collaborate with academic teams to boost retention and help students prepare for future employment through various related activities. Successful candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and experience in educational support.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students within an educational setting.
• Ability to engage with learners and assess their development needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with academic and support teams to enhance learner retention.
• Facilitate employment preparation and work-related activities.
• Assist students in demonstrating their personal development progress.

Job description

Gloucestershire Professional Services (GPS) is recruiting for a Student Mentor to join the Student Support Team based at Gloucestershire College’s Gloucester Campus.

To work with academic and support teams to support and improve the retention, achievement and progression of our learners.

To help learners prepare for their next steps through an inspiring programme of employment preparation, work related activities and experiences.

To help learners evidence progress on personal development skills, attitudes and behaviours as they prepare for their intended destinations.