About The Role

Support. Inspire. Empower.

Become a Student Progression Mentor and help shape brighter futures.

As a Student Progression Mentor at EKC Sheppey College, 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: 37

Weeks per year: 38

Salary: £19,611

Holiday pay: £2,646

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:

Learning and Development Opportunities - 3-4 annual paid group development days, bespoke programmes e.g. Next Steps Mentoring Programme and strong internal progression-1 in 3 roles are filled internally
Exclusive Discounts & Perks- Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
Flexible Personal Leave - Time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes and for interviews
Wellbeing and Health Support - Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College
Culture and Recognition - Being part of Community Days, an annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030
Competitive Pension Scheme - 18% employer contribution

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.

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