VH Achievement Mentor

VH Achievement Mentor
Childcare and Health
Hourly Rate: £15.05 per hour
Contract Type:Variable hours

Reference: REC2050 | Closing date: Sunday, 5th January 2025

The opportunity

As our Achievement Mentor, you will play an essential role in empowering students to achieve their qualifications and develop the skills they need for a bright future. Your work will focus on helping students enhance their Maths and English abilities while fostering the confidence, motivation, and wider skills needed to progress in education and beyond.

Youll work with small groups of up to six learners, providing tailored support and interventions that address their unique needs. Collaborating closely with Curriculum Teams, youll create a positive and engaging learning environment that inspires students to set clear targets and achieve measurable progress. By using innovative teaching strategies and encouraging a growth mindset, youll guide students to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include running focused group sessions, using creative learning strategies and online tools to make lessons impactful and engaging. Youll keep accurate records of attendance and progress, ensuring timely feedback and reports that demonstrate the difference your interventions are making. With access to high-quality resources and teaching materials, youll help students build the skills and confidence they need to succeed.

Beyond academic support, youll actively contribute to initiatives that improve student retention, attendance, and overall achievement. Building strong, positive relationships with learners will be central to your role, creating an environment where they feel supported and inspired to succeed. Your enthusiasm and dedication will encourage students to take ownership of their learning and celebrate their achievements.

As part of the wider college team, youll also engage in quality systems, champion diversity and equality, and ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all students. With access to training and development opportunities, youll continually refine your skills and grow in your role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact on students lives, helping them to succeed academically while developing the resilience and skills to pursue their ambitions. If youre passionate about student success and ready to inspire the next generation, this role is perfect for you!

Reasons to join us

• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
• Discounted College gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options

Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff

The Barnsley College Advantage

When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:

Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals

A range of flexible working opportunities

Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability

Short and Long Term development commitments

Access to experiencing work in a range of areas

Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation

Reward and Recognition

Having your voice heard at every level

Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

About you

We are looking for a candidate who has strong interpersonal skills and the experience needed to effectively support and guide learners. In this role, youll play a key part in helping students develop essential coping strategies, build resilience, and achieve their academic goals. Your ability to create an environment where students feel valued, motivated, and empowered will be central to their success.

You will have the opportunity to design engaging learning activities that capture students' interest and cater to their individual learning styles. Flexibility will be important as you tailor your approach to meet the diverse needs of your students, ensuring each one is supported in the way that works best for them.

Strong numeracy and literacy skills are essential, as youll be guiding students in improving their abilities in these areas. Youll also need to meet deadlines and manage your time effectively, ensuring that all tasks are completed to a high standard and on time.

Building strong rapport with students will be one of your key strengths, helping you connect quickly and provide the right support for their success. You will use a variety of assessment techniques to track progress and identify areas where further support is needed. Along with monitoring attendance, you will be thorough in documenting and tracking student progress, providing regular feedback and reports.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting learners, enjoys creating engaging learning experiences, and is organised enough to track and manage progress effectively. Youll make a real difference to students' academic journeys and help them achieve their full potential.

Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.

Required

GCSE Maths and English (Level 2 or equivalent)

Experience supporting student success

Background in education settings

Skilled in working with diverse learners, 16+

Preferred

Cert Ed, PGCE, or equivalent teaching qualification

Small group support/mentoring experience

Learning material development skills

Knowledge of varied teaching methods

Please note you will be directed to the Barnsley College website to complete your application.Closing date for applications Sunday 05th January 2025 -We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest

Job Description and Person Specification

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

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.

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