Student Support Mentor

Student Support Mentor

15 hours per week (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9.00am - 2.30pm), 39 weeks per year

Salary £27,843.33 pro rata (£9,800.88 per annum)

Fixed term contract for 12 months

Who are Preston Vocational Centre (PVC)?

PVC was established in 2009, becoming part of the Community Gateway Association (CGA) Group as its charitable subsidiary in 2013. Since 2009, we've welcomed over 7000 learners through our doors, helping them re-engage with education and reach their potential. Learners gain a variety of practical construction skills during their time with PVC, as well as soft skills to support them with future employment.

What would I be doing in this role?

The Student Support Mentor provides intensive small group or 1:1 pastoral support that is tailored to learners’ needs, to engage young people from a diverse range of backgrounds. The role works collaboratively with the wider Centre team to meet the personal, social and curriculum-related needs of learners, including those with additional needs and learners for whom English is not their first language. PVC is predominantly a practical learning centre, as such it may be expected for you to assist learners in session.

The role also involves maintaining accurate records and supporting safeguarding, health and safety, and other compliance requirements.

This role is offered on a fixed term basis, subject to funding.

What we are looking for:

• You'll have experience of working in a similar role and of working with young people
• You'll have the ability to inspire, coach and engage learners to encourage them to reach their potential.
• You'll have the ability to work with our partners, schools and other stakeholders to get the best outcomes for our learners.

Why work at Preston Vocational Centre?

• 30 days annual leave
• plus bank holidays
• 3 days Christmas closure and your birthday off
• free parking
• a health cash-plan for you and your dependants
• including a 24/7 GP
• reward and recognition scheme
• enhanced company sick pay and much more!

More about us:

Visit our website to find out more about us and meet the team - Preston Vocational Centre Website.

In 2022, we had the pleasure of welcoming former England cricketer, Freddie Flintoff, to the Centre as he returned to his home town for his BBC One show 'Field of Dreams'. Freddie spoke to budding cricketer and PVC learner, Sean, as part of his aim to show young people from different backgrounds that they can succeed in the sport.

You can watch Sean's chat with Freddie on YouTube here.

PVC is committed to safeguarding young people and protecting them from harm and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We recognise the importance of creating a safe environment for all children and young people we work with. As part of our commitment, all PVC employees will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check (including children’s barred list).

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

It is an offence to apply for this role if the you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are set out in the attached job description and person specification

Dates for your diary:

The closing date for this role is Sunday 27th September 2026 atmidnight with interviews held on Thursday 8th October 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If you have applied for this role in the past 12 months, please consider reapplying only if your experience or circumstances have changed significantly.

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