Pastoral Mentor

**Hours**:37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year - Temprory until 31st July 2024 / Perm

**Actual salary range**:FTE £24,838 - £26,356 (pro rata for hours/weeks)

**Application deadline**:08/05/2023

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with the Pastoral Support team. In the role of Pastoral Mentor you’ll be based at one of the college sites, but flexibility to travel to all centres is required.

The overall purpose of the post is to provide effective coaching to ‘at risk’ students on an individual basis or in a group setting to support the success and progression. You will work in collaboration with curriculum staff and internal/external agencies to support students where there are barriers to engaging with education. You will provide pastoral support as well as being the lead contact for safeguarding disclosures for an identified caseload of students.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is also essential for the post. Kirklees College is a large successful FE college, currently Ofsted graded as Good. Operating across Kirklees with centres based in Huddersfield and Dewsbury. Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel. We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kirklees, West Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location