Student Progression Mentor

East Kent Colleges Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and Development Opportunities

Exclusive Discounts & Perks

Flexible Personal Leave

Wellbeing and Health Support

Culture and Recognition

Competitive Pension Scheme

Term-time pro rata salary £20,167 p.a.

Job summary

East Kent Colleges Group in Canterbury seeks a Student Progression Mentor to support students in their personal and academic development and to help them become independent learners.

You will work with students, families and external agencies, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting to staff. The role requires empathy, adaptability and a proactive approach to improving student progression.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Strong record-keeping and documentation abilities are required.
• Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint & Excel is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support students in personal and academic development to reach their potential.
• Record and report contact details to relevant staff and departments.
• Liaise with external agencies, parents and colleagues as needed.

Skills

Communication

Record keeping

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Support Students, Unlock Potential, Empower Success - Join us as Student Progression Mentor As a Student Progression Mentor you will play a key role supporting students in their personal and academic development, helping them to reach their full potential as independent learners. Your responsibilities will also include support for disaffected and disengaged young people, helping them to optimise their learning opportunities.

We are seeking to appoint a proactive and motivated Student Progression Mentor to become part of our team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be committed to ensuring our students are supported to achieve and progress throughout their time at College. You must have the ability to deal effectively with students, relevant professions (including external agencies), parents and colleagues. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all documentation and details of contact are recorded & reported to the relevant staff & departments. The role can be challenging and requires the post holder to be empathetic, supportive and non-judgmental. Experience of supporting young people with mental health difficulties would be a distinct advantage. Excellent record keeping skills are essential as is competency in computer programs including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel. You will need to have a flexible approach to your work as the tasks demanded can change from day to day. If you feel this role suits your skills, experience and aspirations to support our students then we look forward to hearing from you.

Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:

• Learning and Development Opportunities: 3-4 annual paid group development days, bespoke programmes e.g. Next Steps Mentoring Programme and strong internal progression-1 in 3 roles are filled internally
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks- Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes, on-site nursery
• Flexible Personal Leave - Time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes and for interviews
• Wellbeing and Health Support - Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College
• Culture and Recognition - Being part of Community Days, an annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030
• Competitive Pension Scheme - 18% employer contribution
• Please note this role requires the successful candidate to work 37 hours, 37 weeks per year during term time with a pro rata salary of £20,167 per annum.
• A holiday payment for 4.9 weeks of £2,721 will be paid equally over 12 months in addition to the salary above