Job Title: iLearn MentorSalary: Commencing at 26,195 with progression to 26,855 pro rata, per annum
Closing Date: 2026-05-17
About the RoleThis is a full-time, reduced year role: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year.
We are seeking an ilearn Mentor to join our team, playing an integral role in delivering group sessions and one-to-one sessions to students.
An individual with the experience and ability to connect with students and deliver the best possible support to facilitate their learning and independence. The impact of the mentors on campus at the moment is paramount in supporting students, coaching tutors, teachers, and curricula.
We are the Independent Learning (ilearn) team for Leeds City College, and we are here to support students in developing their independent learning skills and achieving personal goals. We are a team of friendly experts who offer plenty of support to students. We run ilearn Hubs & library spaces, but we also do so much more.
*Actual salary for 37 hours per week over 40 weeks commences at 24,515.69 per annum with progression to 25,133.38 per annum
What You Will Do- Support and deliver 121 sessions to students to develop their independent skills.
- Plan, tailor and deliver sessions in class to students of all abilities to support their studies and development.
- Differentiate the offer of ilearn to curriculums and research and develop your understanding by engaging with the curriculum teams.
- Engage and promote our offer to all departments involved to signpost students to get the best support available.
- Supporting our strategy for growth by consistently reporting and reviewing the progress of sessions and performance.
- Review processes and make recommendations for process improvement, making the best use of IT and online systems.
About You- Have the ability to communicate and engage with students and curriculum staff at all levels, ensuring relationships are enhanced and collaborative experiences and opportunities are realised.
- Knowledge and extensive experience of skills building in a student or using all medians. e.g.Knowledge and experience with Google applications eg. Docs, Slides and Sheets.
- Experience of working with colleagues in a cross-departmental / multi-disciplinary delivery role.
- Experience in influencing and supporting students to achieve the best by stretching and challenging by reviewing progress and achieving improved outcomes.
- Ability to use your own initiative and feedback to improve performance and success of our sessions on a 121 basis and in class.
BenefitsThe group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
Peoples Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting:Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities:Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About UsLuminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to peoples lives through genuinely transformative education and training.We offer a wide range of job vacancies across our business support functions-Finance, Human Resources, ITSS,Marketing, Communications, Executive Support, Estatesand Food Services. Our large size and diverse range of member organisations means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.As an education provider, we are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our workforce, and youll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College (HC), Keighley College (KC), Leeds City College (LCC), Leeds Conservatoire (LC), University Centre Leeds, Leeds Sixth Form College and Yorkshire Centre for Training & Development.
SAFEGUARDINGAt Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONWe recognise, value and champion diversity & Inclusion. As we engage with a diverse student population we want to ensure we reflect that in our staff population too. For us diversity is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. It is important to us that both staff and students achieve their full potential. Diversity is important to us, but inclusion is equally, if not more important. Its not just about having the representation but also providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyones contributions and perspectives.
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