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Pastoral Support Mentor – Full-Time (Term-Time Only, 2-Year Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: Plumpton College
Salary: Up to £28,039 per annum (pro-rata for term-time only)
Closing Date: 08/07/2026
Interview Date: 16/07/2026
Start Date: 24/08/2026
About the Role
Plumpton College is seeking a compassionate, proactive and student-focused Pastoral Support Mentor to join our team.
This vital position focuses on supporting vulnerable, disadvantaged and at-risk students, providing consistent pastoral mentoring, early intervention and practical support to help them:
- Attend college
- Engage meaningfully
- Feel safe
- Progress successfully
The Pastoral Support Mentor reports to the Student Attendance and Engagement Coordinator, collaborating closely with:
- Cohort leads
- Curriculum teams
- Specialist support services
Working within a tiered support model, your role will:
- Identify and mitigate risks of disengagement, escalation or withdrawal
- Coordinate support effectively
- Foster strong relationships that reinforce belonging, confidence and participation
This is a non-teaching pastoral role focused on improving attendance, engagement, inclusion and retention.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one pastoral mentoring, acting as a trusted adult for vulnerable students
- Build positive relationships that foster trust, confidence and emotional well-being
- Identify early signs of disengagement, poor attendance or escalating risks
- Triage referrals and signpost students to relevant internal and external support services
- Collaborate with curriculum, attendance and support teams to enhance student participation
- Support students through transition, re-engagement and reintegration
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to intervention planning and meetings
- Deliver at least one student enrichment activity per week
- Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding
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Requirements
Essential Experience and Skills
- Demonstrated experience supporting vulnerable, disadvantaged or at-risk young people, preferably in an educational setting
- Experience of one-to-one student mentoring and support
- Familiarity with early intervention strategies, pastoral support structures and referral processes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build rapport quickly with students and colleagues
- Proactive problem-solving approach
- Experience managing positive behaviour for support
- Flexibility, adaptability and a student-centred approach
Benefits
At Plumpton College, our values are Ambitious, Professional, Enterprising, Passionate, Supportive and Progressive.
Competitive Benefits Include
- Competitive salary of up to £28,039 (pro rata for term-time only)
- Full pension scheme and generous annual leave (including bank holidays and efficiency days)
- Comprehensive training and development (CPD opportunities)
- Free eye tests and fitness package (gym access, cycle-to-work scheme)
- Access to a TOTUM Card and Blue Light Card, plus discounted courses
- Flexible working considerations (with minimum standard hours 08:30–17:00, Mon-Fri)
- Additional benefits:
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) support
- Sustainability initiatives
- Flexible support events (evening/weekend commitments required)
- Free parking
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Networking events, social activities and a happening campus community
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Closing Remarks
Plumpton College is an Equal Opportunities Employer, dedicated to non-discriminatory practices and fostering an inclusive environment. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Menopause Pledge.
Safeguarding duty: All staff are expected to uphold the welfare and safety of learners.
Job starter requirements: DBS check must be completed before employment can commence.
Join us to make a lasting difference in the lives of young learners through pastoral support and mentoring.
Apply now to help students thrive at Plumpton College.
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