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ilearn Mentor (Reduced Year)

About the Role

This is a full-time, reduced year role: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year.

We are seeking an ilearn Mentor to join our team, playing an integral role in delivering group sessions and one-to-one sessions to students.
We are seeking an individual with the experience and ability to connect with students and deliver the best possible support to facilitate their learning and independence. The impact of the mentors on campus at the moment is paramount in supporting students, coaching tutors, teachers, and curricula.

We are the Independent Learning (ilearn) team for Leeds City College, and we are here to support students in developing their independent learning skills and achieving personal goals. We are a team of friendly experts who offer plenty of support to students. We run ilearn Hubs & library spaces, but we also do so much more.

What You Will Do

Support and deliver 121 sessions to students to develop their independent skills.
Plan, tailor and deliver sessions in class to students of all abilities to support their studies and development.
Differentiate the offer of ilearn to curriculums and research and develop your understanding by engaging with the curriculum teams.
Engage and promote our offer to all departments involved to signpost students to get the best support available.
Supporting our strategy for growth by consistently reporting and reviewing the progress of sessions and performance.
Review processes and make recommendations for process improvement, making the best use of IT and online systems.

About You

Have the ability to communicate and engage with students and curriculum staff at all levels, ensuring relationships are enhanced and collaborative experiences and opportunities are realised.
Knowledge and extensive experience of skills building in a student or using all medians. e.g. Knowledge and experience with Google applications eg. Docs, Slides and Sheets.
Experience of working with colleagues in a cross-departmental / multi-disciplinary delivery role.
Experience in influencing and supporting students to achieve the best by stretching and challenging by reviewing progress and achieving improved outcomes.
Ability to use your own initiative and feedback to improve performance and success of our sessions on a 121 basis and in class.

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 37 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.

Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.

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