DescriptionSupporting documentsEmployerLocationSalary - £17,072 per annumHours - 22.5 hours per weekContract - Permanent, all year roundLocation - PeterboroughClosing Date – 16th April 2026Are you passionate about supporting apprentices to thrive and achieve their full potential?Peterborough College is looking for an Apprenticeship Mentor to join our Apprenticeship Academy. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in learners’ lives, guiding and mentoring them through their personal development journey and helping them succeed in their studies and beyond.The Apprenticeship Mentor will be a part time (22.5 hours per week) permanent role, working all year round. About the roleAs an Apprenticeship Mentor, you will work closely with curriculum teams, Student Services, ALS, and Careers staff to support apprentices’ personal development, attendance, and overall wellbeing. You will deliver personal development sessions, provide pastoral and learning support, track attendance and retention, and implement interventions to help apprentices succeed. You’ll also support the onboarding process, liaise with employers, and ensure that learners have access to the resources they need to thrive.What you’ll be doingYou will deliver engaging personal development sessions that reflect the OFSTED Education Inspection Framework, helping apprentices develop positive attitudes and behaviours. You will provide pastoral support for your caseload, assist learners in accessing internal services, and monitor attendance and engagement to ensure high retention. Working collaboratively with curriculum teams and external agencies, you will implement targeted interventions for vulnerable learners, including those with EHCPs, LLD, Looked After Children, or young carers. You will also contribute to recruitment, induction, and student engagement activities, supporting apprentices on their journey to success.What we are looking forExperience working with young people or adults in an educational or support roleProfessional practice in an educational environmentAbility to deliver group sessions and provide advice and guidanceStrong communication and mentoring skillsAbility to support learners with attendance, behaviour, and personal developmentKnowledge and understanding of safeguarding, equality, and diversityWhy join usPermanent, full-time role with a supportive and collaborative teamGenerous holiday package plus additional leave annuallyAccess to professional development and continuing training opportunitiesLocal Government Pension SchemeThe opportunity to make a tangible difference in apprentices’ lives every dayIf this sounds like the perfect role for you, don't delay, apply now! Safeguarding Statement IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.
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