Lead Learning Mentor ROLE DESCRIPTION Do you want to make a difference? Newcastle College is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Lead Learning Mentor to join a passionate team who are dedicated to supporting students in overcoming barriers to learning. As a Lead Learning Mentor, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing a team of learning mentors ensuring effective pastoral support is implemented for various curriculum areas, implementing mentoring for students and coordinating delivery of personal development key topics. Your role will involve coordinating support for looked after children, care leavers, and young carers. You will collaborate closely with curriculum teams to support learners identified as 'at risk.' Additionally, you will manage referrals and allocate support within your designated area. Overseeing HR processes, including recruitment and performance management, will be part of your responsibilities. You will also liaise with external agencies to provide additional support for students and develop and deliver training to colleagues to enhance student support. As the successful candidate, you will be an enthusiastic and adaptable person, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to inclusive education. You will demonstrate within application that you have a qualification or training in leadership or management along with Level 2 English & Maths, a good general education to level 3 or equivalent and be able to work flexibly, including evening work, and supporting at our off-site provision. As a valued colleague of Newcastle College, you'll join an inspiring and passionate team and be welcomed into a larger community of supportive colleagues at NCG. When you become part of our team, you'll be given every opportunity to develop, progress and thrive and receive benefits that put your wellbeing first. If you feel you have the passion and commitment to help prepare our students for their future and want to be part of an inclusive and vibrant college community, find out more and apply here. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as: Generous Annual Leave Flexible Working Student Discount Government Pension Schemes Cycle to Work Employee Assistance Programme For more information, please see our website - Our Benefits NCG VALUES Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share. Being both inclusive and diverse Trusting and respecting our communities Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively Inspiring excellence and curiosity For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website - Values and Strategy