Tutorial Learning Mentor – Barnsley College
Foundation Learning
Salary: £13.67 per hour
Contract Type: Variable hours
Reference: REC2034 | Closing date: Monday 2nd December 2024
The opportunity
The Foundation Learning department at Barnsley College has undergone a huge amount of growth over the last few years and we are now looking for a new Tutorial Learning Mentor to join our team.
Foundation Learning is a provision in place to enable students experiencing barriers to learning to progress onto a higher-level programme, where this might not previously have been possible. For our mentors this can be challenging, but also extremely rewarding. We are looking for a person with the desire to work with disadvantaged young people and the emotional resilience to support them unconditionally. We work with class sizes of no more than 16, often much smaller groups to ensure that every student is getting the support they need.
Reasons to join us
We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays)
Teachers Pension Scheme
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 as part of YouatWork
Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
College gym membership with onsite facilities
Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
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
You will support our young people in a variety of ways such as academic support, emotional support or a smile and encouragement on a bad day. You will also plan and teach group tutorials on the Foundation Learning Study programmes at Level 1, which are delivered through project-based learning. We are looking for a Tutorial Learning Mentor who is innovative and willing to take risks to make their sessions engaging and exciting. Ideally, you will have previous experience of working with disengaged young people and have a passion to make a difference; so that our students have a great time at college, achieve their aims and progress into further study or work.
Our new Tutorial Learning Mentor can be new to teaching or an experienced mentor. We are looking for someone who will work hard to transform the lives of our young people and support them onto a positive future.
Please note you will be directed to the Barnsley College website to complete your application. Closing date for applications Monday 2nd December 2024 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.