Tutorial Learning Mentor

Tutorial Learning Mentor

Construction

Salary: £27,350 to £31,590 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week

Reference: REC2090 | Closing date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025

The opportunity

As our Tutorial Learning Mentor, you will play a crucial role in supporting the academic and personal development of our learners. Based at our state-of-the-art CUBE facility, you’ll guide a caseload of our students, ensuring they feel supported, motivated, and able to access College services or external resources with ease. Your primary focus will be on identifying and addressing barriers to learning, fostering student success, and encouraging personal growth. 

Your duties will include identifying at-risk students through collaboration with teachers, parents, and external agencies, and implementing tailored strategies to build confidence and self-esteem. You will provide one-to-one mentoring and small group activities, such as peer support and anger management sessions, while supporting transitions from school to college or between academic years. You will work closely with students to set targets, monitor progress, and maintain effective communication with parents, guardians, and external agencies. 

You will also prepare course materials and deliver effective group tutorials focused on study skills, career guidance, and personal development. You’ll support our students in completing their personal learning plans (PLPs), monitor attendance and punctuality, and make referrals to relevant support services when necessary. Through motivational dialogue, you’ll inspire students to engage fully with their learning journey, ensuring they stay on track to achieve their goals. 

As a key member of the Tutorial Team, you will also work closely with the Tutorial Team Leader to ensure timely completion of duties, including engagement with work placements, monitoring our at-risk students, and contributing to themed tutorial weeks. Your role will be both dynamic and impactful, as you support our learners in overcoming challenges and unlocking their potential. 

About you

Ideally, you’ll bring compassion, motivation, and strong organisational skills to support our learners in reaching their educational and personal goals. You’ll enjoy helping students overcome challenges and staying on track, using your empathy and practical strategies to make a real difference in their journey. 

Your ability to build positive relationships will be key. Whether you’re mentoring students one-to-one, delivering engaging group tutorials, or collaborating with parents, external agencies, and colleagues, your excellent communication skills will help create a supportive and encouraging environment. 

With a proactive mindset and excellent organisational skills, you’ll confidently handle a variety of tasks. From monitoring attendance and preparing materials to developing tailored strategies for at-risk students, you’ll approach every challenge with enthusiasm and determination. Teamwork will also be central to your role, as you work closely with others to ensure every learner gets the support they need. 

You’ll ideally bring a relevant qualification in mentoring, education, or youth work, alongside experience working with young people in an educational or pastoral setting. Your knowledge of safeguarding practices and your confidence in delivering tutorials will enable you to provide the guidance and encouragement that students need to succeed.

Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.

Required

·       Level 4 teaching qualification (e.g., CTLLS) or willing to work towards.

·       GCSE Maths & English (or Level 2 equivalent)

·       Relevant experience working with young people. 

·       Experience teaching, delivering tutorials, or providing pastoral care. 

·       Proven ability to mentor and support young people in education. 

Reasons to join us

• We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress 
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
• Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members

·       Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff

The Barnsley College Advantage

When you join us, you can expect to benefit from “The Barnsley College Advantage”. This is the advantage of:

·       Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals

·       A range of flexible working opportunities

·       Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability

·       Short- and Long-Term development commitments

·       Access to experiencing work in a range of areas

·       Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation

·       Reward and Recognition

·       Having your voice heard at every level

·       Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 22nd April 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.