Job Description

Wellbeing Mentor and International Student Welfare Lead

Band 4 of SFCA Support Staff pay scale, point 11 - 27,532 pro rata per annum. Actual salary 14,040 - 23,613 pa.

Full/part-time - 22 - 37 hours per week negotiable, term time only (39 weeks per year)

Permanent

To start 1st September 2025

Varndean College is a thriving and successful sixth form college with an excellent reputation for high outcomes, providing an inspirational student experience and adding value to all of our community. Based in the city of Brighton and Hove we transform lives through exceptional education. We are proud of our dynamic culture, inclusivity and reputation as trailblazers.

We are looking to recruit a driven and enthusiastic person as Wellbeing Mentor and International Student Welfare Lead. This role will act as the lead professional for welfare provision for international students while supporting the wider student body with wellbeing support. They will support students' integration, engagement, and well-being throughout their college journey by offering short-term interventions, coordinating support, and collaborating with internal teams. It includes responsibility for monitoring attendance concerns among students with well-being and mental health needs, helping them develop the strategies and resilience they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will need to work well in a team and independently in a high pressure environment, have an open and friendly approach along with excellent communication skills, and have experience working with international students or individuals from diverse backgrounds.

The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required to have an enhanced DBS check. We value the diversity of our staff and students and we particularly welcome applicants from under-represented backgrounds.

We can offer:

? A supportive, communicative and consultative working environment.

? A commitment to the on-going professional development of our staff.

? The opportunity to join our Corporate Memberships to Freedom Leisure or the Brighton Gym, use of the College Fitness Suite and a Cycle to Work Scheme.

? A salary sacrifice Techscheme.

? The use of an Employee Assistance programme offering unlimited 24/7 support on a range of topics, issues and matters.

? Annual health screenings, flu shots and free eye tests, and free exercise/well-being classes.

? Access to Staff Welfare services on a referral basis.

? Free use of College Library resources.

? Regular staff social events throughout the year.

To Apply:

For further information please see the candidate information pack. Completed applications must be received by the closing date below. Please apply via our partner website, TES Jobs - https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/wellbeing-mentor-and-international-student-welfare-lead-brighton-and-hove-2233579. We cannot accept CVs unless accompanied by a completed application form.

Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Closing date: Friday 11th July 2025 (12.00 pm)

Interviews: Tuesday 15th July 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 27,532.00 per year

Expected hours: 22 - 37 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free fitness classes Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025