Achievement Mentor (English & Math)
Department: Childcare & Health
Hourly Rate: £15.05 to £16.91 per hour
Contract Type: Variable Hours
Reference: REC2271 | Closing Date: Sunday, 5th 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’ll provide an approximate number of hours you may be 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
As our Achievement Mentor, you will work closely with small groups of our Childcare & Health students, supporting and guiding them to make meaningful progress in their Vocational and Academic qualifications. You will use a range of learning strategies, assessments, and interventions to help our students overcome challenges and reach their individual potential. Your role will also involve supporting our students with English and Maths, helping them to develop the skills they need to succeed in their studies.
You will also collaborate with curriculum teams to design and deliver tailored support, ensuring that interventions are effective and informed by each student’s needs. You will play an important part in monitoring progress, recording outcomes, and reporting on attendance and achievement, helping to create a clear picture of student development.
You will also be responsible for planning and delivering small group sessions, using appropriate teaching and learning resources, including online technologies. You will foster positive relationships with learners, motivating them to engage with their programmes and achieve their goals, while contributing to a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in our students’ lives. You’ll support our Childcare & Health students in improving their English, Maths, and vocational studies. Your guidance will help them overcome challenges and achieve their academic and personal goals.
About You
You are passionate about supporting our students and enjoy helping them overcome challenges, improve their skills, and achieve their goals. You understand the importance of both academic and personal development and take pride in making a real difference in learners’ lives.
You have strong knowledge of English and Maths and can confidently support our students in these core subjects. Whether through mentoring, tutoring, or practical strategies, you help students develop the skills they need to succeed.
You have experience in education or mentoring, working with students in schools, colleges, or training settings. You are confident delivering small group or one-to-one sessions and can use a range of teaching and learning strategies to engage learners effectively.
You are collaborative and flexible, working well as part of a team and communicating effectively with curriculum staff. You can adapt your approach to meet the needs of individual learners and are comfortable with the flexibility offered by a Variable Hours contract.
You are organised and able to plan and deliver sessions, track progress, record outcomes, and report on student achievement and attendance. You foster a positive and encouraging learning environment, building strong relationships with learners and motivating them to engage fully with their programmes.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 qualification)
• Experience in supporting students to succeed
• Experience of working within an education setting
• Experience of working with a range of learners
• Experience of working with ages 16+ learners in an educational environment
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
• Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
• Discounted 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 Sunday, 5th October 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
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.