English and Maths Engagement Mentor

Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is currently seeking a passionate and proactive English and Maths Engagement Mentor to join our team. Based at the Blackpool School of Arts (BSoA) at the University Centre, this is an exciting opportunity to support student success in core subjects and contribute to a dynamic academic environment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:
As an Engagement Mentor, you will play a key role in driving student engagement and progress in English and Maths within an assigned curriculum area. Your main duties will involve:

Building effective relationships with students, fostering an environment of trust and support to improve attendance, engagement, and progress in English and Maths.
Monitoring and reporting on student progress and homework engagement, liaising with staff, parents/guardians, and external agencies as appropriate.
Collaborating with curriculum teams to integrate and raise the profile of English and maths within their programmes.
Planning and delivering targeted interventions for students at risk of underperformance, including one-to-one and group sessions.
Supporting high-achieving students in English and Maths to reach their full potential and access enrichment opportunities.
Why Join Us?
At B&FC, you will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to educational excellence. Based at the BSoA, you will have the unique opportunity to work within a vibrant and creative environment, inspiring learners to excel in their studies.

Enhanced leave allowance of 38 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Competitive pension scheme:
Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 19.3% employer contribution
Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
Agile working opportunities
Enhanced Family friendly policies
Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
Occupational Health
FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
FREE eye tests
Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
FREE healthy breakfast
Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
Health and beauty salon
Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
FREE car parking
Car lease scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Onsite kids 'Sports Camp' 8am - 5pm during selected half-term breaks
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