SUN Progression Mentor

City of Portsmouth College; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Portsmouth seeks a SUN Progression Mentor to support students' aspirations and academic progress. The role involves liaising with students and external partners, delivering workshops, and organizing activities aimed at improving higher education participation. Candidates must have experience in educational settings and strong organizational skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Generous local government pension

Access to staff development programmes

Discounts at local services

Free parking across campus sites

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the college's engagement in Uni Connect.
• Act as the point of contact for targeted students.
• Support students' social and academic progress.
• Liaise with partner institutions and local employers.
• Work with Careers staff to raise the profile of SUN.

Skills

Experience of working with young people in an educational environment

Knowledge of the secondary, tertiary, and higher education sectors

Experience of delivering presentations and/or workshops

Proven experience of scheduling and organising group activities

Well-developed administrative and organisational skills

Job description

Job Title: SUN Progression Mentor (Uni Connect Programme)

Location: Highbury Campus

Salary: Actual £21,632.16 - £22,730.16, Full Time Equivalent £25,466.64- £26,759.27 per annum

Hours of work: 34 Hours per week, 40 Weeks per year (Term Time only), Part-Time, Fixed Term 12 months

About us:

At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.

We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.

We aspire to become the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, promoting a progressive, supportive and rewarding workplace culture. Here at COPC, we offer ongoing support, professional development / training and guidance alongside competitive benefits to all staff. By joining us you can be a part of the journey to shape the next generations educational journey and you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators.

What we offer:

• Annual Leave: You will be paid up to 8.2 weeks per full year in recognition of annual leave, which is paid inclusive of your annual salary. The 8.2 weeks includes the closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Pension: Generous Local Government pension. Further information can be found at www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
• Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
• Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
• Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!
  
  

About The Role:

The Southern Universities Network (SUN) comprises a number of higher education providers, further education colleges, schools, and other organisations in Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. It is part of the Uni Connect programme which aims to contribute to reducing the gap in higher education participation between the most and least represented groups.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate to join the team as a SUN Progression Mentor. You will be based at Highbury Campus and working under the overall direction of the School Liaison and Careers Manager with regular liaison with SUN Further Education Project Leaders within the SUN Central team at the University of Southampton.

You will be responsible for leading and developing the college's engagement in Uni Connect. You will act as the point of contact for targeted students, working with them on a 1-2-1/small-group basis, to enable them to realise their aspirations, supporting their social and academic progress through to level 4 study, and encourage students to engage in local and national education and employment initiatives. You will liaise with partner institutions, local employers, and other third parties to identify opportunities for target students.

You will work with staff within Careers to raise the profile of SUN and Uni Connect and support the development and implementation of projects that support the aims of the Uni Connect programme. You’ll have the opportunity to work with Progression Mentors at other colleges within the SUN region to design and develop collaborative projects and resources for target students.

To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you:

• Experience of working with young people in an educational environment
• Knowledge of the secondary, tertiary, and higher education sectors
• Experience of delivering presentations and/or workshops to groups
• Proven experience of scheduling and organising group activities
• Well-developed administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
  
  

Diversity and Inclusion:

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of the College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.

The College's commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre Employment Checks:

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.

We reserve the right the close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert.

We do not accept CV's from agencies for these roles.