Tutorial Learning Mentor

Our new Tutorial Learning Mentor can be new to teaching or an experienced mentor. We are looking for someone who will work hard to transform the lives of our young people and support them onto a positive future.

You will support our young people in a variety of ways such as academic support, emotional support or a smile and encouragement on a bad day. You will also plan and teach group tutorials on the Foundation Learning Study programmes at Level 1, which are delivered through project-based learning. We are looking for a Tutorial Learning Mentor who is innovative and willing to take risks to make their sessions engaging and exciting. Ideally, you will have previous experience of working with disengaged young people and have a passion to make a difference; so that our students have a great time at college, achieve their aims and progress into further study or work.

The Foundation Learning department at Barnsley College has undergone a huge amount of growth over the last few years and we are now looking for a new Tutorial Learning Mentor to join our team. Foundation Learning is a provision in place to enable students experiencing barriers to learning to progress onto a higher-level programme, where this might not previously have been possible. For our mentors this can be challenging, but also extremely rewarding. We are looking for a person with the desire to work with disadvantaged young people and the emotional resilience to support them unconditionally. We work with class sizes of no more than 16, often much smaller groups to ensure that every student is getting the support they need.

• We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays)
• 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
• 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
• 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