Academic Skills Support Mentor - 2 positions available! in Redditch

Closing Date: 27/08/2026 23:59

Pay: Up to £9084.37 per annum - salary dependent on qualifications and experience

Hours: 14.8 Hours x 36 Weeks

Type: Part Time

Location: Cross-Campus

Please note: HoW College reserves the right to extend the advertising period for this vacancy or close the vacancy early in line with the volume of applicants.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are recruiting for two positions. One will be based in Redditch campus and will be covering Redditch and Bromsgrove campuses. The other will be based in Worcester Campus and will be covering Worcester and Malvern campuses. To become an Academic Skills Support Mentor in our Student Experience and Stakeholder Engagement department, we need someone who is supportive with a passion to help learners in FE. The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities. We have a variety of students from the surrounding area; we are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college. Our departments collaborate to establish and uphold the inclusive HoW culture, keeping this in mind as we manage interactions with the public, fellow employees, and nearby schools. Although this position is centred on our Redditch campus, all applicants must be prepared to travel to our other campuses or surrounding areas as required.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Supporting with College attendance, retention and achievement strategies by providing a high-quality responsive support service, particularly targeted at learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities (LLDD).
• Working in collaboration with the CRQ leaders, PT's and curriculum staff to identify and support learners who would benefit from additional one-to-one or small group support.
• Providing support for learners who self-refer or are referred by CRQ leader's curriculum teams or PT's.
• Providing learning support that contributes to an outstanding student experience from the start of their college journey to progression into further study, employment or greater independence.
• Supporting learners to improve their literacy and numeracy skills.
• Assisting in the development of learning materials to support learners with a range of additional support needs.

ABOUT US:

Heart of Worcestershire College, the county's largest further education institution, offers a diverse range of academic, vocational, and community courses throughout its campuses. In all we do, our principles of diversity, integrity, partnership, and trust come through, enabling us to offer timely and knowledgeable services both within and outside of our immediate neighbourhood. By 2030, we also intend to be 90% green! Our goal is to advance, innovate, and inspire. We're looking for people who want to come along for the journey because our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS:

• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling.
• Regular Continuing Professional Development Opportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development through our Awards process.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Agile and Flexible working (Dependent upon role).
• Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discounts.
• Fantastic progression opportunities.
• A mentor to support you in your new role.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Free onsite parking (Certain Campuses only).
• Opportunities for volunteering within the local community and charities.

WE HIRE PEOPLE:

Every person we hire has a different mix of experiences, cultures, and identities, as well as a unique background and physical make-up. Together, we strengthen HoW. The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We want you to know that HoW is an equal opportunity employer. This College expects everyone to share its commitment to promoting and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults' welfare and equality of opportunity.

BIT MORE INFO:

All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. Along with online verification to ensure the safety of our pupils. Closing date for this post is: 27 August 2026. Interview date: TBC. For further information on the role, please contact our HR Department on 01527 572592 or hr@howcollege.ac.uk.

APPLICATIONS:

A completed application form should be submitted. Curriculum vitae will not be accepted as a substitute. It would greatly assist the shortlisting panel if the information submitted on your application clearly identifies and demonstrates how your qualities match those listed under the essential requirements on the person specification. Please remember that it is not sufficient to merely repeat what is in the specification - you must show how you meet each requirement. You must also provide details under 'previous employment' which must include all employment undertaken since leaving full-time education. Completed application forms should be submitted by 27 August 2026 via our website at www.howcollege.ac.uk.