"Learning Mentor - Business"

Derby College Group

Specific Hours: 25.9 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Proposed interview date: w/c 13th April 2026

Kindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.

Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration

We’re looking for a part‑time Learning Mentor – Business to enhance the student experience by providing responsive, high‑quality mentoring support within a vocational learning environment.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference to students by offering tailored, high‑quality mentoring within a vocational setting. You’ll support students as they settle into their studies, build their confidence, and develop both academic and practical skills. Your role will help students make clear, positive progress toward their goals.

Working closely with teaching staff and student services teams, you will contribute to a positive and supportive learning environment that enables every student to thrive and achieve their potential.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here

About You

You’ll be an experienced mentor who can build positive, supportive relationships and relate well to young people. Strong communication, questioning and listening skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently, manage your workload effectively and remain calm under pressure.

You’ll bring an understanding of vocational learning, safeguarding and student support, supported by accurate record‑keeping, strong IT skills, and a genuine commitment to helping students succeed.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here

The Benefits

• Salary of £27,765 per annum pro rata, actual salary £19,436 per annum
• 34 days holiday pro rata (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you require visa sponsorship

Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Recruitment Agencies

– We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

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