Graduate Academic Mentor - Luton Sixth Form College
A sixth form college in Luton is looking to recruit a motivated, approachable and confident graduate to join their team as a Graduate Academic Mentor. This is a varied role combining classroom cover, pastoral support and student mentoring, offering an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a college environment.
The role will have a strong pastoral focus, supporting students with their general wellbeing, personal development and engagement with college life. You will build positive relationships with learners, provide guidance and encouragement, help address any barriers affecting their education and contact parents or carers when necessary to discuss attendance, progress or wellbeing.
Alongside this, you will provide classroom cover across a range of A-Level and BTEC subjects, helping maintain a positive learning environment and ensuring students remain engaged. You will also supervise the college's Learning Centre, monitor attendance during independent study periods and provide academic guidance where needed, including supporting students with their university aspirations and future progression.
You will be joining a supportive college team, with guidance and resources available to help you develop your skills and experience.
The Opportunity
- Sixth form college based in Luton.
- Full-time position, Monday to Friday.
- £525-£540 per week, term-time only.
- Combination of classroom cover, pastoral support and student mentoring.
- Supporting learners' wellbeing, attendance and personal development.
- Liaising with parents and carers where appropriate.
- Supervising the Open Learning Centre and supporting independent study.
- Excellent experience ahead of teacher training, educational psychology or a career in education.
The Ideal Graduate
- Hold a degree, ideally achieving a 2:1 or above.
- Have a genuine interest in education, pastoral support and working with young people.
- Be approachable, empathetic and confident building relationships with students.
- Have the ability to support learners with their wellbeing and personal development.
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including confidence speaking with parents and carers.
- Be confident managing groups of students and providing classroom cover.
- Be flexible, proactive and able to respond to changing priorities.
- Have strong organisational skills and the ability to monitor attendance and student engagement.
- Be passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and reach their potential.
Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.
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