Teaching and Learning Mentor - Health and Social Care

Middlesbrough College Group; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Gym membership

Flexible hours

Professional development

CPD funding

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Middlesbrough College seeks a Teaching and Learning Mentor for Health & Care to design and deliver staff development for teaching staff and support assistants. You will lead lesson observation processes, mentor colleagues, and promote high-quality teaching and assessment across the college.

You will design targeted development plans, collaborate with curriculum teams, and implement strategies to remove barriers to effective learning while ensuring alignment with College standards.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering staff development for teaching staff and support staff.
• Evidence of effective pedagogy and classroom assessment practices.
• Proven record of mentoring or coaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver staff development opportunities.
• Identify staff development needs within curriculum teams.
• Carry out classroom observations and support staff through mentoring plans.

Skills

Staff development design

Mentoring

Classroom observations

Communication skills

Time management

ICT proficiency

Creative teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher status

GCSE Maths & English Grade 4+

Relevant qualification in Health & Care

Tools

PowerPoint

VLE/Learning Platform

Information Learning Technology

Job description

Job Title: Teaching and Learning Mentor (Health and Care)

Department: Health & Care

Contract: Lecturer, Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Lecturer Salary Scale from Pt 16 – Pt 18 From £45,087 - £47,983 per annum

Please note, the above is based on a full time Teaching & Learning Mentor inclusive of Lecturing hours.

Hours: 37 per week

Annual Leave: 42 per annum, plus statutory Bank Holidays

Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

The Role

We are seeking a Teaching & Learning Mentor to support and inspire teaching excellence across the Health & Care faculty. The role involves designing, developing, and delivering engaging staff development opportunities for teaching staff and support assistants, contributing to the review, moderation and delivery of the lesson observation scheme, and carrying out classroom observations that may be subject to external validation. You will collaborate with other professionals to identify staff development needs, remove barriers to effective teaching and learning, and implement targeted mentoring and action plans. A key focus is promoting high quality teaching, learning and assessment across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• To design, develop and deliver creative staff development opportunities for college teaching staff and support assistants.
• To identify barriers and propose solutions to the further development of Teaching and Learning strategies.
• To identify staff development needs within specific curriculum teams and areas.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of all students.
• Employ a variety of teaching techniques and resources consistent with best practices, specific content knowledge, the physical limitations of the space provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Plan and deliver a suitable Assessment Programme ensuring marked work meets Middlesbrough College standards.

Please find the full job description here –Teaching and Learning Mentor (Health and Care) - Job Description

Qualifications

• To hold a relevant qualification.
• To be a qualified Teacher.
• Personal commitment to keeping your professional knowledge up to date and improving your capabilities.
• GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Must have a proven record of good and or outstanding pedagogical practices.

Experience

• To have significant, successful, and current teaching experience.
• To have received Full Confidence for the last two academic years in Teaching & Learning Lesson Observations.
• To have evidence of teaching strategies that consistently and effectively produces high student retention and achievement.
• Mentoring or coaching experience.
• Previous experience of supporting staff.
• Current knowledge and / or experience of teaching Health and Social Care.
• Current knowledge of potential issues in Health and Social Care.
• Current knowledge and/or experience of one or more fields of Health and Social Care.

Knowledge & Skills

• Have recent knowledge and application of technology enhanced learning strategies.
• Good oral and written communication skills with a capacity to manage challenging conversations and deal effectively with staff, students, parents, employers, and others.
• To have excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Evidence of disseminating own good practice effectively.
• Ability to deal promptly and effectively with inappropriate behaviour in the classroom. Able to prepare written and visual teaching materials including the effective use of Information Learning Technology e.g., Virtual Learning Environment, PowerPoint supported by key software.
• Have a competent level of proficiency in ICT and understanding of its application to Teaching, Learning and Assessment.
• A creative and imaginative approach to student centred teaching.

Why Join Us?

• Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
• Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
• Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
• Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
• College benefit scheme – College Extras:
• Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
• Discounted gift cards for big brands
• Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted onsite car parking.

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Kirsty Tate - Associate Director- Curriculum & Quality,[e-mail]

Are you ready to make your mark?

About Middlesbrough College

Middlesbrough College is a leading provider of education and training in the Northeast, offering A-levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and degree-level qualifications. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to staff development, we’re proud to create opportunities for learners and colleagues alike, fostering an environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and make a real difference.

Our Vision, Mission and Values

Across our campus and community, Middlesbrough College is driven by a clear vision, mission, and values that not only shape what we do for students—but also make us a great place to work, grow, and thrive.

Safeguarding Our Students

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe and appropriate conduct in line with College policies.

All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

As part of our shortlisting process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates to identify any safeguarding or reputation‑related concerns (as required by KCSIE).

Right to work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Recruitment Process

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

Equality & Diversity

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.