Student Progression Mentor

About The Role

Support. Inspire. Empower. Become a Student Progression Mentor and help shape brighter futures.

As a Student Progression Mentor at EKC Dover College Bench Street Arts Campus
, 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: 37

Salary per year: £21,671 (inc holiday pay)

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:

• Generous holiday aligned to our academic calendar
• 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

We are seeking to appoint a proactive and motivated Student Progression Mentor to join our dedicated team at EKC Dover College Bench Street Arts Campus

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.

• 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.

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Outstanding Ofsted Provider
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 welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities…