WCG Drive Behaviour Support Mentor - CS12490

Warwickshire College Group; Royal Leamington Spa; Sur place; GBP 31 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free on-site gym

Cycle to work scheme

Free car parking on-site

Health & wellbeing support

Résumé du poste

Warwickshire College Group in Royal Leamington Spa is seeking a Drive Behaviour Support Mentor to engage students with behavioural challenges and support their academic and personal growth. The role involves leading activities, collaborating with staff, and promoting wellbeing across the college community.

The position is full-time, term-time only (36 weeks) with a permanent contract and a salary of £34,782 per annum. A DBS check and UK work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate English and Maths skills equivalent to Level 2.
• Experience working with young people in a mainstream or youth setting.
• Creative and proactive mindset to engage students in activities.

Responsabilités

• Provide one-to-one and group interventions to support students with emotional and behavioural challenges.
• Implement activity-based strategies to help students manage emotions and build resilience.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop behaviour management plans and ensure consistency.
• Lead engaging extracurricular activities to boost student involvement and development.
• Coordinate enrichment events like sports, arts, and cultural activities.

Connaissances

Youth engagement

Creative mindset

Admin skills

IT skills

Outils

IT Skills

Description du poste

WCG Drive Behaviour Support Mentor - CS12490

Warwickshire College Group, Trident Park, Poseidon Way, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick, CV34 6SW

Working pattern

Full time, term time: Monday-FridayTerm Time only 36 weeks

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£34,782 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Support Skills

Experience workingwith young people

Creative and proactive mindsetto engage students in both academic and extracurricular activities.

Admin Skills

IT Skills

What the college offers its staff

• Generous leave entitlement plus up to four free College Closure days a year
• WCG offers all employees who are carers the option to request a period of Carer’s Leave that is equal to their usual working week, paid at their normal pay.
• Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers.
• Superb health and wellbeing support with Wellbeing@WCG.
• The opportunity to join our voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield.
• Discounted Full Cost Recovery courses.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on-site gym
• Discounted hair and beauty treatments in our College salons.
• Free will writing service.
• Free car parking on-site.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

As a Behaviour Support Mentor, you will work alongside theHead Teacher and teaching staff to engage students who may be experiencingbehavioural challenges, helping them build self-regulation skills, andencouraging positive life choices. You will work across an academic setting,developing and leading activities designed to boost engagement, confidence, andemotional resilience. Your work will help students develop a positive attitudetoward learning and personal growth, contributing to their academic success andwell-being.

Student experience here at WCG is atthe centre of everything we do. Behaviour Support Mentors encourage an activeand safe community where students can explore new interests.

Youcan find out more about WCG Drive here:https://wcg.ac.uk/WCGDrive

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide one-to-one and group interventions tosupport students with emotional, social, and behavioural challenges,particularly those at risk of disengaging with learning.
• Use activity-based strategies to help studentsmanage emotions, build self-esteem, and foster resilience. These activities mayinclude group discussions, role-playing, team-building exercises, andmindfulness practices.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral teams tocreate and implement tailored behaviour management plans and ensure consistencyin support across different learning environments.
• Develop and lead engaging extracurricularactivities designed to boost student involvement and personal development.These could include sports, arts, drama, team-building exercises, or vocationalprojects that encourage creativity and teamwork.
• Work with students to create and participate inCollege wide events to promote teamwork and social interaction.
• Help students discover and explore new hobbiesand interests that can serve as a positive outlet for their energy and buildself-confidence.
• Coordinate enrichment activities like sportstournaments, arts showcase, and cultural events that allow students to expressthemselves, develop new skills, and build a sense of community.
• Coordinate with teachers, tutors, and externalagencies to ensure a cohesive approach to supporting students with emotional,social, and behavioural challenges.
• Follow safeguarding protocols to ensure thewelfare and safety of all students, reporting any concerns promptly andaccurately.
• To attend College delivered ‘TeachingEssentials’ training.

Criteria:

DemonstrateEnglish and Maths skills equivalent to Level 2.

Working knowledge of informationtechnology such as e-mail, the internetand other software applications.

Experience working with youngpeople, ideally in a mainstream educational or youth development setting.

Creative and proactive mindsetto engage students in both academic and extracurricular activities.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

As one of the leading further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students. Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also the first college group in the UK to be granted Bachelor degree awarding powers alongside Foundation degree awarding powers by the Office for Students - meaning the academic quality and standards of our degrees are equal to any university. We believe it's not just about the vital qualifications and knowledge you need to get ahead, but the essential transferable skills to help you on your next steps, whatever they may be. WCG will help you develop an entrepreneurial mindset by instilling enterprising and innovative skills and behaviours, which will help you to become successful in an ever-competitive world.

Warwick New Road, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 5JE

Warwick New Road, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 5JE

Warwick New Road, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 5JE