Pastoral Mentor

Job Reference: ATR
93518

Final date to receive applications: 03/07/2026

Salary: £12,575.00 - £13,217.00

Job Title: Pastoral Mentor

Location: Taylor Hill

Hours and Weeks per Year: 18.5 hours per week / 38 weeks per year

In the role of Pastoral Mentor, you will predominantly be based at Taylor Hill, Huddersfield and your focus will be on supporting our students on courses across level 1, level 2 and level
3. This role will also include Access to HE students on level 1, 2 and 3 programmes of study. This is a term time only position.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Carry out 1:1 reviews and interventions.
• Provide effective coaching for students on an individual basis or in a group setting to support success and progression, including offering a range of holistic support to ensure a rounded approach to support for students.
• Liaise closely with relevant staff in supporting students identified as at risk.
• Enable and support students to overcome barriers to progress and success.
• Ensure students are safeguarded and provided appropriate follow up support.
• Monitor progress in learning and attendance.

Ideally, you will have demonstrable experience in supporting students, both 16‑18 and adults, in an education setting and strong evidence of CPD. You must be able to communicate effectively, engage with both young people and adults, and have an excellent understanding of equality and diversity, demonstrating our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.

Due to the nature of our work, it is essential you are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We believe learning is not just for our students: it is an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

Term time only staff who start mid Academic year will have their initial salary payments calculated based on actual weeks worked and the number of pay dates between the beginning of employment and the end of the current academic year.

Closing Date: Friday 3rd July 2026

As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individual's sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre‑employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.