Student Success & Development Mentor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Term Time Working

LGPS Pension

Health and Wellbeing

Professional Development

Employee Benefits and Rewards

Job summary

Inspire Education Group in Peterborough is seeking a dedicated Student Mentor on a fixed-term basis until July 2027 to support learners, collaborate with curriculum teams and Student Services, promote engagement, attendance, retention and progression.

You will manage a caseload, provide front-line pastoral support, run weekly Personal Development sessions, and help students overcome barriers to learning while contributing to a positive learner experience.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people in a support or related role.
• Experience of delivering group sessions.
• Experience of working within an educational environment.
• Experience of providing advice, guidance and/or education to young people or adults.
• Ability to identify students' needs and develop appropriate responses.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour appropriately.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• A genuine commitment to providing an excellent learner experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Personal Development sessions.
• Provide pastoral support to a designated caseload of students.
• Monitor and track student attendance and punctuality, identifying patterns and putting appropriate interventions in place.
• Work closely with curriculum teams and Student Services to support student retention and achievement.
• Provide additional support to vulnerable groups of students where required.
• Identify and appropriately refer safeguarding concerns.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum managers, administrators, support teams and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions and student support.
• Contribute to the development of a positive student experience and a strong team ethos.

Skills

Pastoral support

Group sessions

Educational environment

Advice & guidance

Needs assessment

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Safeguarding & inclusion

Learner experience

Job description

Inspire Education Group in Peterborough is seeking a dedicated Student Mentor on a fixed-term basis until July 2027 to support learners, collaborate with curriculum teams and Student Services, promote engagement, attendance, retention and progression.

You will manage a caseload, provide front-line pastoral support, run weekly Personal Development sessions, and help students overcome barriers to learning while contributing to a positive learner experience.