Student Engagement Mentor

Hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

Kirklees College is a large successful FE college, currently Ofsted graded as Good. Operating across Kirklees with centres based in Huddersfield and Dewsbury.  

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within a modern building, with excellent on site facilities, such as a fully equipped gym, hair & beauty salons and fine dining restaurant.

Kirklees College is an inclusive college which prides itself on its commitment and support for young people. Safeguarding and Positive Behaviour are among our key priorities and we work extremely hard in developing the personal and social skills of our students.

We have exciting opportunities to join the Safeguarding and Inclusion team and are looking enthusiastic colleagues who will make a positive and productive contribution to ensure a successful student experience.

Student Engagement Mentors will provide high quality pastoral support across the college, working with others to ensure appropriate plans and strategies are in place to remove barriers to success, support healthy social and emotional development and promote positive behaviour using a restorative practice approach.

You will need experience of working with young people, post 16, in an educational setting and be able to evidence a passionate commitment to the welfare of young people, including those who have specific vulnerabilities.

 Kirklees College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As a College we are committed to Equality, Diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please apply via the link.