At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and mentor young people, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
- Company: Join South Thames Colleges Group, a leading provider of post-16 education in London.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days annual leave, extra days over Christmas, and wellbeing leave for mental health.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to equality and safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your mentoring skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people and Level 2 English/Literacy qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 27780 - 29469 £ per year.
This is the perfect opportunity for someone who has experience of working successfully with young people in a supporting/mentoring role. Your experience will have given you excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a good working knowledge of the support needs of young people with a mental health or medical condition, disability or learning difficulty.
Requirements
- Experience of working successfully with young people in a supporting/mentoring role with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Level 2 qualification in English/Literacy (as a minimum).
- Level 1 qualification in Maths.
Benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year.
- An additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees' physical and mental health.
- Excellent pension scheme with significant financial contribution from the employer.
- Subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training.
- Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
Equality, Safeguarding & Compliance
South Thames Colleges group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
About South Thames Colleges Group
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London's largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students' success at the heart of everything we do.
Team & Role Context
We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.
Application Process
When you click on "Apply", you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process.
Salary
£27,780 - £29,469 per annum, plus up to 40 days + Bank Holidays.
King's Trust Learning Mentor in City of Westminster employer: South Thames Colleges Group
South Thames Colleges Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With generous annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and opportunities for training and development, employees can thrive while contributing to meaningful educational experiences for students across Kingston and surrounding areas.
Contact Details:
South Thames Colleges Group Recruitment Team
