Job Description

Job Type
Fixed-Term
Curriculum / Service Area
Access and Continuing Education
Campus / Location
University Centre
Hours per week
37
Part-Year?
No
Post scale
Scale 4/5
Post Scale Range (FTE)
325,547 - 329,823
Closing Date
21/02/2025
Documents
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Job Advert
The Role:
Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is currently seeking a passionate and proactive English and Maths Engagement Mentor to join our team. Based at the Blackpool School of Arts (BSoA) at the University Centre, this is an exciting opportunity to support student success in core subjects and contribute to a dynamic academic environment.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
As an Engagement Mentor, you will play a key role in driving student engagement and progress in English and Maths within an assigned curriculum area. Your main duties will involve:

• Building effective relationships with students, fostering an environment of trust and support to improve attendance, engagement, and progress in English and Maths.
• Monitoring and reporting on student progress and homework engagement, liaising with staff, parents/guardians, and external agencies as appropriate.
• Collaborating with curriculum teams to integrate and raise the profile of English and maths within their programmes.
• Planning and delivering targeted interventions for students at risk of underperformance, including one-to-one and group sessions.
• Supporting high-achieving students in English and Maths to reach their full potential and access enrichment opportunities.

Why Join Us?
At B&FC, you will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to educational excellence. Based at the BSoA, you will have the unique opportunity to work within a vibrant and creative environment, inspiring learners to excel in their studies.
Interested? Apply Early!
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If this role excites you, submit your application today!
Rewards and Benefits
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• Enhanced leave allowance of 38 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Competitive pension scheme:

• Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 19.3% employer contribution
• Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. 31.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
• Agile working opportunities
• Enhanced Family friendly policies
• Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:

• Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Occupational Health
• FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
• FREE eye tests
• Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
• FREE healthy breakfast
• Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
• Health and beauty salon
• Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
• Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
• FREE car parking
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite kids xe2x80x98Sports Camp 8am 5pm during selected half-term breaks

B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process
B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information on DBS, please click
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