About The Role
Support. Inspire. Empower.
Become a Student Progression Mentor and help shape brighter futures.
As a Student Progression Mentor at EKC, you’ll be at the heart of student support—guiding learners through challenges and helping them grow into confident, independent individuals.
In this rewarding role, you will:
- Provide one-to-one mentoring to support students’ personal and academic development
- Work closely with disaffected or disengaged young people to re-engage them in their learning
- Help students overcome barriers, build resilience, and realise their full potential
Why join EKC Group?
- Make a lasting difference in students’ lives
- Gain valuable qualifications including:
- Mental Health First Aid
- Autism Awareness
- Counselling Concepts
- Safeguarding & DUST Referrals
- Join a supportive team passionate about student wellbeing and success
Step into a role where every day is an opportunity to empower the next generation.
Hours per week: 15
Weeks per year: 38
Salary: £7,950
Holiday pay: £1,072
Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:
- Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
- Access to 100's of online discounts via our Rewards Scheme (Inc. Restaurant, Grocery, Retail, Gym, Holidays)
- Access to cycle to work, car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
- Generous pension scheme - 18% employer contribution
- Being part of a company with a Eco-Sustainability focus of being Net-Zero
- Time off for your child's first day at school, moving home and for interviews
- My 10 Days initiative - bid for up-to 10 days off work to pursue voluntary work
- Being part of Community Days and Annual Staff Celebration Day
About You
We are seeking to appoint a proactive and motivated Student Progression Mentor to join our dedicated team.
In this vital student-facing role, you’ll help ensure learners are supported throughout their time at college, enabling them to thrive academically and personally.
You will:
- Be an excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships with students, staff, parents, and external agencies
- Be empathetic, supportive and non-judgmental, with a genuine commitment to student wellbeing
- Remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to the changing demands of a busy college environment
- Have experience supporting young people, particularly those with mental health difficulties (desirable)
- Demonstrate a flexible, positive and solution-focused approach
You will also be responsible for:
- Maintaining accurate records and reporting concerns to relevant departments
- Supporting students to engage, achieve and progress
- Using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) confidently and effectively
If you’re passionate about making a difference and feel this role aligns with your skills and experience, we’d love to hear from you.
No need to spend time updating your CV – just click Apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we’ll review all applications after the closing date.
For an informal chat or if you have any questions, please email us at jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk.
