Student Mentor

Inspire Education Group (IEG); Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Education Group (IEG) in Peterborough is seeking two Student Mentors for 12-month fixed-term contracts to support students in achieving positive outcomes. The role focuses on pastoral care, attendance, and personal development within a school setting.

You will plan and deliver development sessions, collaborate with curriculum teams and external agencies, and monitor engagement. A Level 3 teaching-related qualification and Level 2 English and Maths are required, with a commitment to

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people in educational settings.
• Experience delivering group sessions.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging personal development sessions.
• Provide pastoral support and help students access appropriate support services.
• Monitor attendance and punctuality, identifying concerns and implementing interventions to improve engagement and retention.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams, parents/carers and external agencies where appropriate.
• Support student progression, careers guidance, recruitment events and induction activities.
• Follow safeguarding, confidentiality and equality and diversity procedures.

Skills

Mentoring

Pastoral support

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 teaching-related qualification

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

Salary - £28,074 per annum (pro rata where applicable)

Hours - 37 hours per week, term time only

Contract - Fixed Term up to 12 months

Location - Peterborough

Closing Date - 27th October 2026

We are looking for two enthusiastic and supportive Student Mentors to join our team on 12-month fixed-term contracts.

You will play an important role in supporting students to succeed, helping them develop positive attitudes and behaviours, improve attendance and stay engaged with their studies. Working closely with curriculum teams, Student Services and external agencies, you will provide pastoral support and deliver weekly personal development sessions tailored to students’ needs.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging personal development sessions.
• Provide pastoral support and help students access appropriate support services.
• Monitor attendance and punctuality, identifying concerns and implementing interventions to improve engagement and retention.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams, parents/carers and external agencies where appropriate.
• Support student progression, careers guidance, recruitment events and induction activities.
• Follow safeguarding, confidentiality and equality and diversity procedures.

About you

You will have experience supporting young people, delivering group sessions and working in an educational environment. You will be an excellent communicator with strong organisational and mentoring skills, able to build positive relationships, manage challenging situations and work effectively as part of a team.

You will also need a Level 3 teaching-related qualification and Level 2 English and Maths, alongside a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusive learning and improving the student experience.

Why work for IEG?

• Generous Leave: 30 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
• Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.