Student Mentor (Term Time only)
College of West Anglia, Lynn, MA, United States
Position Overview
Location:
King's Lynn
Hours:
36 hours per week (Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:45pm and Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm)
Salary:
£19,161 – £19,445 plus a holiday enhancement of £3,797 – £3,854 per annum (£26,949 – £27,349 FTE per annum)
We are a successful, community‑focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Student Welfare team and in recent years the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight‑knit and supportive teams.
At CWA, we pride ourselves on supporting all students, regardless of their backgrounds or personal circumstances. Our Student Mentors play a critical role in providing pastoral support and guidance to learners identified as being at high risk of disengagement or withdrawal from their studies.
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to deliver effective multi‑agency support to vulnerable learners and those at risk of leaving their course.
Provide ongoing pastoral support to students throughout their studies.
Actively identify learners at risk and intervene with appropriate support strategies.
Support students to keep them engaged and successfully complete their studies.
Qualifications and Requirements
Relevant experience in a similar or related role.
Awareness of issues that are likely to impact young people’s success in education.
Commitment to continual professional development to keep knowledge and skills up to date.
Successful completion of satisfactory references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Understanding of safeguarding and compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, with certain exemptions.
Benefits
Generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff.
Five college closure days.
Bank Holidays (pro‑rated for part‑time).
Fee waivers on select College courses.
Contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Discounts with local businesses and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing committee.
Equal Opportunity
CWA is a Disability Confident employer and offers a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.
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Location:
King's Lynn
Hours:
36 hours per week (Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:45pm and Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm)
Salary:
£19,161 – £19,445 plus a holiday enhancement of £3,797 – £3,854 per annum (£26,949 – £27,349 FTE per annum)
We are a successful, community‑focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Student Welfare team and in recent years the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight‑knit and supportive teams.
At CWA, we pride ourselves on supporting all students, regardless of their backgrounds or personal circumstances. Our Student Mentors play a critical role in providing pastoral support and guidance to learners identified as being at high risk of disengagement or withdrawal from their studies.
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to deliver effective multi‑agency support to vulnerable learners and those at risk of leaving their course.
Provide ongoing pastoral support to students throughout their studies.
Actively identify learners at risk and intervene with appropriate support strategies.
Support students to keep them engaged and successfully complete their studies.
Qualifications and Requirements
Relevant experience in a similar or related role.
Awareness of issues that are likely to impact young people’s success in education.
Commitment to continual professional development to keep knowledge and skills up to date.
Successful completion of satisfactory references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Understanding of safeguarding and compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, with certain exemptions.
Benefits
Generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff.
Five college closure days.
Bank Holidays (pro‑rated for part‑time).
Fee waivers on select College courses.
Contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Discounts with local businesses and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing committee.
Equal Opportunity
CWA is a Disability Confident employer and offers a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.
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