Study Skills Mentor

This role is essential to support independent learning across all curriculum areas.

The Study Hubs at Southport College house a comprehensive range of learning resources, including books, magazines, and journals, both in paper-based and electronic formats. Students and staff are able to utilise these spaces to facilitate learning and access support to improve their digital and academic study skills to support them in the completion of their assignments and preparation for examinations. PCs, MACs and laptops are available for staff and students to use in a modular environment. 

The role will include encouraging and guiding students and staff of the College on how to access, retrieve and use relevant learning materials, as well as ensuring the smooth running of the Study Hub.

Additionally, the role will include the creation and promotion of relevant resources for staff and student use to support learning and development.

The working hours are 22 hours per week, during term time, plus 2 weeks.

The successful applicant will possess a good understanding of Study Skills and the ability to help staff and students access resources including Microsoft Office, web-based media, Teams and other interactive resources.

The benefits of working for Southport College

At Southport College we value our staff and the contribution that everyone makes to the success of our College. For this reason, we offer fantastic support for all staff and staff development is encouraged throughout all departments. We offer a family friendly environment and support our staff so that they get the best out of their job and their time here.

Many of the team have been here for many years, growing with us and progressing on to new challenges and roles. With mentoring available for all new starters, a free counselling service for all staff to take advantage of, as well as social activities like our fantastic Christmas celebration, we know that you would relish being part of our team.

Other benefits available include:

• Career average pension scheme
• In-house and external development across the year
• Free eye tests for eligible VDU users
• Free staff social events such as the College Christmas party
• Access to facilities such as free gym use, low-cost beauty therapy and hairdressing salons, Oasis refectory and Clouds Restaurant

For further details and to download an application form, please click the apply button.

Completed applications should be returned via email to personnel@southport.ac.uk.

Deadline for receipt of applications: Tuesday 8th October 2024 (10:00am).

Southport College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees are expected to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records check, with Barred List check if appropriate, through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).