ilearn Mentor (Part Time - Reduced Year)

Part Time role working 22 hours per week over 40 weeks per year

Based at Quarry Hill Campus

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.

We are looking for an ilearn mentor to join our team as a mentor who plays an integral role in delivering sessions and 121 sessions to students.

We are looking for someone who has the experience and the ability to connect with students and provide the best possible service to support their learning and become independent. The impact of the mentors on campus at the moment is paramount in supporting students, coaching tutors, teachers and curriculums.

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

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
• Support Staff 39 days
• Academic 44 days
• Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent Pension schemes
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme 
• Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). 
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities -  including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

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 including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. 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. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.