Description
Please note that this vacancy is not part of Surrey County Council, we are advertising this on behalf of a partnership organisation.
The salary range for this role is £28,864 to £30,766 per annum based on a 36 hour working week.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the Student and Family Engagement (SAFE) Team at Wey Valley College.
Rewards and Benefits
As a Trust, IET offers you the following benefits: -
1. A competitive salary
2. A chromebook
3. 'Growing Great Staff' programme that enables you to flourish as a practitioner
4. Weekly internal CPD and numerous external CPD opportunities
5. Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
6. A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and work/life balance
7. Local government Pension Scheme
8. Employee Assistance Programme
9. Welcoming and friendly colleagues
10. Most importantly…free tea, coffee and biscuits!
About the Organisation
WVC forms part of a Multi Academy Trust under the Inclusive Education Trust (IET) which includes Reigate Valley College, the Fordway Centre, Aspire Alternative College Hub and Rowhill School. Please see our, employee prospectus for further details about other schools in the Trust.
SAFE Team Mentors deliver a high quality mentoring provision to our students and support and promote an inclusive culture that enables students to achieve their best and overcome barriers to learning and participation.
About the Role
This is a permanent role for 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday, term time only. You will demonstrate a passion for supporting and experience of mentoring vulnerable young people to achieve their potential. You will have a good all-round knowledge of supporting the education of students who exhibit challenging behaviour, and possess excellent organisational skills.
Please refer to the attached job profile for details of the role purpose and accountabilities.
As the successful candidate you will be:
11. Passionate about inclusion and making sure all students gain an inspirational education.
12. An outstanding mentor with high expectations of students' achievement and behaviour who is committed to providing high quality support for all young people.
13. Committed to working collaboratively as part of a team.
14. Positive, honest, open and responsive to change with a good sense of humour.
If you are a successful mentor with a strong commitment to inclusive values; have drive and determination; have excellent interpersonal skills; are a proactive team player; have the ability to strengthen partnerships and most importantly are passionate to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people, then we would like to hear from you.
Additional information
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high level of interest.
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and wholeheartedly supports the principle of equal opportunities for all its employees and for all applicants for employment. It is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosing and Barring and Social Media checks along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
The close date for this role is the 2nd March 2026 at 09.00am with interviews planned for the 5th March 2026.
Candidates will only be considered for shortlisting on completion of a full application form. In accordance with KCSiE and Safer Recruitment we cannot accept CVs.
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