Student Progress & Wellbeing Mentor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Lewes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Havant and South Downs College is seeking a Student Progress Mentor on a fixed-term contract to December 2026. The role focuses on supporting students who are disengaging or facing barriers to learning, while managing a caseload and delivering targeted interventions in collaboration with teaching staff, parents, carers and support services.

The post involves triage for students and staff, referring to internal and external support, and liaising with wellbeing and progression services to improve

Qualifications

• Experience supporting disengaged learners and navigating safeguarding protocols.
• Ability to build support plans with clear targets and monitor progress.
• Willingness to obtain safeguarding training if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Support students who are disengaging after tutor referrals with targeted interventions.
• Manage a caseload and maintain detailed case records and outcomes.
• Run a triage service for students and referring staff to signpost to support.
• Collaborate with parents, carers, and external services to aid progression.
• Attend meetings and contribute to case conferences as needed.
• Identify trends in wellbeing and engagement to inform interventions.
• Provide one-to-one guidance to students and support attendance.
• Support progression and wellbeing to remove barriers to learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Empathy and resilience

Education

English & maths level 2

Designated Safeguarding Lead training

Youth work / public health / teaching qualification

First Aid qualification

Job description

Havant and South Downs College is seeking a Student Progress Mentor on a fixed-term contract to December 2026. The role focuses on supporting students who are disengaging or facing barriers to learning, while managing a caseload and delivering targeted interventions in collaboration with teaching staff, parents, carers and support services.

The post involves triage for students and staff, referring to internal and external support, and liaising with wellbeing and progression services to improve