VH Achievement Mentor – Barnsley College
Childcare and Health
Hourly Rate: £14.48 per hour
Contract Type: Variable hours
Reference: REC2050 | Closing date: Sunday 17th November 2024
The opportunity
Are you looking for a flexible role that is both interesting and worthwhile? Do you want to make a difference and contribute to transforming the lives of students?
At Barnsley College, we are committed to exceptional teaching and learning, implementing smaller intervention groups for our GCSE Maths and English delivery. The Health Science and Childcare department is now seeking two dedicated and dynamic Achievement Mentors to support students in achieving their goals in Maths and English.
As an Achievement Mentor, you will work with small groups of up to six learners at a time, helping to identify their needs and establish clear targets for success. You will collaborate with them to develop their skills and attitudes, ensuring they make progress toward achieving their qualifications, all while being supported by our Curriculum Teams.
In this vital role, you will play a key part in supporting student achievement, helping them to progress to further education, employment, and promising futures. This position is ideal for a learning professional who is energetic and collaborative, dedicated to maximizing attendance and achievement for all students.
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
Are you looking for a flexible role that is both interesting and worthwhile? Do you want to make a difference and contribute to transforming the lives of students?
We are looking for a candidate who has the interpersonal skills and experience to effectively support learners. In this role, you will be essential in helping students develop coping strategies and reach their goals.
Can you bring creativity and flexibility to design engaging learning activities? For this position, our new Achievement Mentor will need strong numeracy and literacy skills, along with the ability to meet deadlines.
You should be skilled at quickly building rapport with students, utilising a variety of assessment techniques while carefully tracking attendance and progress.
If you have these qualities and are eager to take on a new challenge with a prominent educational institution, we encourage you to submit your application for consideration.
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
Closing date for applications Sunday 17th November 2024 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
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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