Apprenticeship Progression Mentor

• Provide one-to-one mentoring to support apprentices’ personal and academic development
• Work closely with disaffected or disengaged young people to re-engage them in their learning
• Help students overcome barriers, build resilience, and realise their full potential
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting concerns to relevant departments
• Supporting apprentices to engage, achieve and progress

• Excellent communicator able to build strong relationships with apprentices, staff, parents, and external agencies
• Empathetic, supportive and non-judgmental, with a genuine commitment to student wellbeing
• Remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to the changing demands of a busy college environment
• Experience supporting young people, particularly those with mental health difficulties (desirable)
• Demonstrate a flexible, positive and solution-focused approach
• Willing to travel across our sites
• Using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) confidently and effectively

Experience supporting young people, particularly those with mental health difficulties

• Generous Annual Leave – 24 days +5 days after 5 years
• Learning and Development Opportunities – 3-4 annual paid group development days, bespoke programmes e.g. Next Steps Mentoring Programme and strong internal progression-1 in 3 roles are filled internally
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks- Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
• Flexible Personal Leave – Time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes and for interviews
• Wellbeing and Health Support – Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College
• Culture and Recognition – Being part of Community Days, an annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030
• Competitive Pension Scheme – 18% employer contribution