About the Role

We are the Independent Learning(ilearn) team for Leeds City College, and we are here to support students to develop their independent learning skills and achieve personal goals.

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

Working 40 weeks over the year.

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

• 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.

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