Specialist Mentor

2 weeks ago

Barrow, Cumbria, United Kingdom Furness College Full time £19,088 per year
Located on the edge of the Lake District National Park, Furness College is a vibrant, innovative and fast-paced FE College, benefiting from strong partnerships with local employers and universities. We offer an extensive range of courses with a particular emphasis on technical learning, apprenticeships and Higher Education, in addition to the broadest A' level offer in Cumbria.

Specialist Mentor

We are seeking to appoint a Specialist Mentor to join our team of well-established Mentors who work as part of our wider Inclusion Team. The role of a Specialist Mentor is to provide academic and holistic support for learners with EHCPs and identified learning needs, providing one to one academic support for learners to ensure equal access to teaching, learning and assessment for all learners regardless of learning need or difficulty. Our Specialist Mentors provide support across subject areas including Public Services, Sport, Motor Vehicle, and Maths.

The post holder will be qualified to at least level in 4 in a relevant subject or 2 years' experience in Mentor role in a FE environment.
Salary: £19,088 per annum (pro rata depending on start date) Hours: 33 hours per week, term-time only Tenure: Temporary until March 27th 2026 Closing Date: 13/11/2025 Interview Date: TBC

What we can offer you
  • Enhanced Occupational Pension Scheme: Secure your future with a generous pension plan. (18.7% employers' contribution).
  • Enhanced Annual Leave: Support staff have a generous allowance of 30 days, plus Bank Holidays and 5 additional paid days at Christmas (Pro rated if part time).
  • Family-Friendly Policies: We believe family comes first. Ask us about flexible options designed to support your work-life balance.
  • Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking at our college campus.
  • Discounted Gym Membership: Stay active and healthy with reduced rates at our college gym.
  • Relocation Support: Moving to the area? We offer a relocation package to help you settle in (T&Cs apply).
  • Continuous Professional Development: We're committed to your growth with CPD opportunities to enhance your skills and career.
  • Health & Wellbeing Perks: Benefit from funded flu vaccinations and eye tests to keep you feeling your best.
Furness College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and staff. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken including an enhanced DBS check with barred lists and references.

Safeguarding responsibilities specific to this role can be found in the attached job description.

Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying this post is 'exempt' from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975 as amended by the ROA 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986.

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