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Student Mentor (Peterborough College)

Job Overview

Salary                         Point 22, £24,493 per annum (pro rata £22,214.69)

Hours                        37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (TT + 3 weeks, 195 days)

Contract                   Permanent

Location                   Peterborough College

The role requires a confident, friendly and helpful person who will be able to work under pressure and on their own initiative. The role involves planning and delivering weekly Personal Development sessions; providing front line pastoral support for their caseload of students and tracking and monitoring student attendance.

The post holder will be required to work the occasional evening to support with enrolment, Parents’ Evenings, Open Days and other cross college events. Experience of working in a similar environment would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be qualified to Level 2 or above in English and Maths and hold a Level 3 teaching related qualification. They will also possess excellent organisational and communication skills.

Finally, you will have the proven ability to work successfully and influentially as part of a team and experience of organising, managing and delivering learning opportunities to really change lives for the better.

IEG Benefits

Peterborough College offers a flexible, friendly workplace, 30-37 days annual leave (role dependant) plus bank holidays, a very generous contributory pension scheme and continuous professional development opportunities tailored to your needs. We also offer occupational sick pay to protect you and your family.

How to Apply

IEG is actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

For the full job description, person specification and information on how to apply for this job please email HR@ieg.ac.uk

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be qualified to Level 2 or above in English and Maths and hold a Level 3 teaching related qualification. They will also possess excellent organisational and communication skills.

Schedule

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (TT + 3 weeks, 195 days)

Pension

22.3% employer contribution through Local Government Pension Scheme

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At IEG we are passionate about creating environments where can people can be themselves at work, where individuals are respected and valued for the differences they bring, where people fit together in effective teams, rather than seek to fit in. If, you think differently don’t let that be a barrier to applying for a role with us.

We thrive through embracing our differences including our culture, ethnicity, disability, gender, age, religion and sexual preference.

Our commitment is to reflect the diversity of the students we support in both our workforce and other stakeholders. Our goal is to create an environment where those we employ are supported whatever difference they bring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Normal working hours of 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 4.30pm Friday

Yes extensive free parking is available at all our locations.

Sponsorship and financial support to achieve Degree Level and Professional qualifications is available upon application.

We have an on-site nursery at our Peterborough Campus, and also offer childcare vouchers to support nursery fees here and at other locations.

Our generous holiday entitlement starting from 41 days of paid leave for full-time employees also hugely supports our working parents, and for some roles, term-time only contracts are available.

You will also find above-average occupational maternity and adoption benefits with up to 12 months off work, and access to paternity and shared parental leave scheme.

The Senior Leadership Team truly care for the wellbeing of staff and students and are actively involved in not only ensuring professional training is available, but that support for personal and professional problems is also accessible. Our free ‘Employee Assistance Programme’ offers access to a wide range of wellbeing resources and programmes including a counselling helpline if required.

Aside from delivering above-average generous holiday and pension benefits, we offer awards and vouchers, and encourage contribution to recognition schemes to ensure staff feel valued and appreciated.

Both locations offer impressive on-site gym and fitness suites, free-parking, well-stocked libraries, and a number of eateries including a Costa at Peterborough and a Starbucks at Stamford.

Peterborough College also has an on-site nursery rated ‘good’ by Ofsted.

Summary

Peterborough College
Point 22, £24,493 per annum (pro rata £22,214.69)
Permanent, Term Time
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a very generous contributory pension scheme and Christmas close down
03/12/2023