Barnsley College
Barnsley, UK
£28,964 - £32,532 per year
Job type:
Part Time, Casual
Start date:
27 October 2025
Apply by:
15 October 2025
Job overview
Achievement Mentor - Maths
Department: Construction
Hourly Rate: £15.05 to £16.91 per hour
Contract Type: Variable hours
Reference: REC2280 | Closing Date: Wednesday, 15th October 2025
Variable Hours
This role is offered on a Variable Hours contract for services, giving you the flexibility to choose whether to accept work offered to you. We will provide an approximate number of hours you may asked to work, however there is no obligation for work to be offered, and there's no obligation for you to accept the work offered.
The Opportunity
Based in our Construction department at the state-of-the-art CUBE Construction Centre this is a great opportunity to support our students in developing their Maths skills and reaching their full potential. You will work closely with our friendly curriculum teams to deliver tailored support and interventions helping our learners build the confidence and ability they need to succeed in their studies and future careers.
You will focus on working with small groups of students guiding them through personalised learning strategies and assessment activities. You will track their progress, spot areas for improvement and put in place the right interventions to help every student move forward. You will also keep clear and accurate records, including registers and reports on attendance progress and support given.
This is a highly collaborative role where you will work side by side with our vocational tutors to ensure the support you offer is of high quality and fits the needs of our learners. You will also play a part in creating engaging resources and schemes of learning all while building strong positive relationships with students and encouraging their development every step of the way.
Your work will have a real impact boosting student confidence improving retention and attendance and helping more learners succeed. By supporting their Maths skills, you will be opening doors to further learning qualifications and exciting careers in the construction industry.
About You
We are looking for someone that is passionate about supporting students and helping them achieve their potential. You will bring a strong understanding of Maths, along with the ability to inspire and motivate students to succeed in their study programmes.
You will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build positive relationships with learners and work collaboratively with curriculum teams. Organisation and attention to detail will be key, as you'll be responsible for maintaining accurate records, monitoring student progress, and reporting on interventions.
You will also be proactive and adaptable, with the ability to identify and develop effective resources and learning strategies. Your approach should be student-focused, creative, and geared towards helping our learners overcome challenges and make progress.
Experience working with small groups or mentoring students would be an advantage, as would familiarity with using online learning technologies and assessment methods. Above all, you'll be someone who thrives on supporting learners to grow, succeed, and develop the skills they need for their future.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
* GCSEs (or equivalent Level 2 qualifications) in Maths and English
* Experience supporting students to achieve their goals
* Background in an educational setting
* Experience working with a diverse range of learners
* Experience supporting both 16–19 and adult learners (19+)
Reasons to join us
* We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
* Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
* 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
* Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
* College gym membership with onsite facilities
* Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
* Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
* Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
* On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
* Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
* Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
The Barnsley College Advantage
When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:
* Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
* A range of flexible working opportunities
* Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
* Short- and Long-Term development commitments
* Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
* Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
* Reward and Recognition
* Having your voice heard at every level
* Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 15th October 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Job Description and Person Specification
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
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About Barnsley College
Barnsley College
Church Street, Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 2YW
United Kingdom
Barnsley College is rated outstanding by Ofsted. It has approximately 9,000 students and offers various programmes including vocational courses, A Levels, apprenticeships, technical courses (T Levels), part-time and Higher Education courses.
Barnsley College is an outstanding place to work; our vision is to Transform Lives, not just for our students but for our staff too, and we encourage them to dream big.
We employ approximately 800 people, making us one of the region's largest employers.
To ensure we retain our excellent people we invest in our workforce, giving them access to training, development and career progression opportunities. We also reward and look after our staff with generous annual leave entitlements, wellbeing programmes, regular staff development and networking events, flexible working opportunities, and many discounts and offers, such as reduced gym membership.
Colleagues tell us that they like working at the College and this is reflected by our staff survey which consistently shows a high satisfaction rate.
The College offers the following benefits to its staff in addition to competitive salaries:
* Generous leave entitlement (Teaching Staff – 55 days, Support and Management Staff – 47 days)
* Access to Local Government or Teachers' Pension Scheme
* Cycle to work (cycle purchase scheme)
* Excellent access to the College by public transport
* Northern Rail season ticket scheme
* Comprehensive Wellbeing Programme including on-site health checks, access to smoking cessation services and weight management group
* Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity and parental leave and opportunities for job sharing and flexible working
* Training and Development including support for teaching staff to achieve a recognised teaching qualification, job related training and development for all staff to encourage career progression
* Reduced price gym membership for College staff at the Honeywell Sports Village facility
* Membership of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield (contributory) through Payroll
* Discounted hairdressing, beauty and complementary therapies available at Images salon
* Access to support and advice on a range of financial, wellbeing and individual matters (including IMASS portal and access to counselling services)
* Access to a benefits website offering discounts at a number of retailers
* Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
Wherever your expertise lies, if you'd like to work at a highly successful College in a supportive and nurturing environment, then you're looking in the right place.
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