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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.
Please note that working hours for this position are Tuesday 08:30‑17:00 and Friday 08:30‑16:30.
Responsibilities
* 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:
o Mental Health First Aid
o Autism Awareness
o Counselling Concepts
o Safeguarding & DUST Referrals
* Join a supportive team passionate about student wellbeing and success
Working Hours & Remuneration
Hours per week: 15
Weeks per year: 38
Salary: £7,950
Holiday pay: £1,072
Benefits
* 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 an 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
* 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
How to Apply
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.
About Us
East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group and this is illustrated in our ‘Strong’ skills grading by Ofsted.
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
East Kent Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of our communities. We are particularly keen to increase the diversity of our staff body and encourage applications from candidates where there is underrepresentation in our workforce.
We are proud to hold the Positive About Disability Award and are a Disability Confident Employer. This confirms our commitment to interviewing all applicants who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. With any successful candidate, we will explore any reasonable adjustments to a role due to a health needs or disability.
Similarly, we have a commitment to Care Leavers (Care Covenant Pledge) and to current or previous Armed Forces personnel (Armed Forces Covenant Pledge) with a commitment to interview applicants who meet the positions essential criteria and have declared this on their application.
We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.
We do not engage with agencies for permanent staff and have an in‑house recruitment team.
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