Academic Skills Mentor

Job Title Academic Skills Support Mentor Closing Date 22/10/2026 23:59 Pay Actual Salary: £16,941.05 - £18,414.27 per annum based on 30 hours x 36 weeks. Starting salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. Hours 30 Hours x 36 Weeks Type Part Time

Join us as an Academic Skills Support Mentor at Heart of Worcestershire College

We are looking for someone who’s ambitious, driven, and passionate to join our Specialist Learning Support team.

This is your chance to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and take on exciting challenges in a vibrant, forward‑thinking environment.

Heart of Worcestershire College is recognised for nurturing the brilliance of every student and we are proud to be a college that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Our latest Ofsted report highlights our continued commitment to delivering high-quality education, outstanding support for learners and meaningful partnerships with employers and the wider community. HoW college has also been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 reflecting our commitment to building a positive workplace culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

You’ll be mainly based at our Worcester and Malvern campuses, but flexibility to travel across sites is essential.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

For the full breakdown, check out the Key Roles and Accountabilities in the Job Description.

You will support in many aspects, to name a few:

• Support learners to overcome barriers to learning, enabling effective participation, achievement, and progression.
• Deliver tailored academic skills support through one-to-one and small group sessions, providing feedback to help learners improve performance and reach their potential.
• Use and promote assistive technologies and specialist support strategies to meet individual learner needs.
• Monitor, track and review learner attendance, progress and outcomes, recording support provided and evaluating its impact.
• Coordinate and ensure compliance with exam access arrangements, liaising with relevant teams and completing required documentation to support learners with additional needs.

WHO WE ARE

Heart of Worcestershire College is the county’s largest and most diverse FE provider, offering academic, vocational, and community courses across multiple campuses. In 2026 the college achieved a strong standard or expected standard across all areas from Ofsted. We are also delighted to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. This accolade reflects the culture we have worked hard to build across the College.

Our values — diversity, integrity, partnership and trust — power everything we do and shape the experience we give our learners. We’re also on a mission to be 90% green by 2030 — and we’d love you to be part of that journey.

If you’re ready to innovate, inspire and progress, you’ll feel right at home here.

Your growth is our growth.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

A career at HoW offers much more than a monthly pay slip. We invest in our people and make sure they feel supported, valued, and ready to shine.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular CPD and opportunities to gain new qualifications
• Agile and flexible working options (role dependent)
• A great benefits package with high‑street and travel discounts
• Clear progression routes
• A mentor to help you settle in and succeed
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking (at selected campuses)
• Opportunities to give back through community and charity projects

WE HIRE PEOPLE.

We value individuality. Everyone at HoW brings their own story, background, identity and strengths — and together, we’re stronger for it.

We’re committed to being an inclusive and supportive employer and…