Pathways Mentor

East Sussex College Group; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution located in Eastbourne is seeking a part-time mentor to support students facing personal challenges. The role involves offering tailored mentoring and promoting wellbeing while ensuring a safe, inclusive environment. Candidates should have experience working with young people and a strong understanding of safeguarding practices. The position offers a competitive salary of approximately £24,900 full-time equivalent and includes various professional development benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Access to funded teaching qualifications

Career development training

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational or support setting is essential.
• Demonstrated understanding of safeguarding practices.
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring and pastoral support to students.
• Support safeguarding and wellbeing, creating a safe environment.
• Collaborate with staff and agencies for tailored support.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Strong understanding of safeguarding practices

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate and non-judgmental approach

Ability to build trust and rapport

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in young lives? Do you want to be a guiding light for students facing challenges?

This exciting role will include:

• Providing mentoring and pastoral support to students who may be experiencing personal, social, or emotional difficulties.
• Supporting the safeguarding and wellbeing of students, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, support teams, and external agencies to create tailored support plans.
• Promoting resilience, self-esteem, and positive mental health among students.

If you can demonstrate the following, then we’d love to hear from you:

• Experience working with young people in an educational, social care, or support setting.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding practices and child protection.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and non-judgmental approach.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with students from diverse backgrounds.

Closing date: Sunday 4th January 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 12th January 2026

College location: Based at our Eastbourne Campus

Annual salary: Circa £24900 Full Time Equivalent (pro rata for term time only)

(Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)

Hours: Part time 24 hours / 34 weeks

In return, we can offer you:

A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.

To Apply and view the Job Description & Person Specification, please register or log in and complete the online form via the 'Apply' link below.

For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email [e-mail]. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.

OTHER INFORMATION:

East Sussex College is a people-centric, values-driven, ambitious and inclusive Further Education College with over 1,300 colleagues and over 5,500 students. We offer a broad curriculum including A Levels, T-levels, work based, 14-19, HE and adult programmes with campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes and Newhaven. This is an exciting time to join us as we grow and develop even stronger pathways for our students and communities.

•(ESC PROUD VALUES) POSITIVITY – RESPECT – OPPORTUNITY – UNITY - DIVERSITY

• East Sussex College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Application & Safeguarding process:

• We are committed to ensuring our colleague recruitment process is accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please get in touch with people services who will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptions ([e-mail]).

• Applicants should be eligible to work in the UK, work permits from other organisations are not acceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

• Prior to interview all shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete an Application Form (including explanation of any gaps in employment), a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form and we will carry out an online check.

• Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role at a college if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.

• If offered a role with us, as part of our pre-employment checks an enhanced DBS, references and evidence of qualifications will be required.

Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

DEIB commitment (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging):

•We embrace the individuality of every person in our community.

•We continue to cultivate a people-centric culture where everyone in our college can be their authentic selves, welcoming broad perspectives and implementing initiatives to continue ensuring the college is an equitable and inclusive workplace.

•The college is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our local communities, considering positive action and reasonable adjustments to address any under-representation where suitable.

• ESC particularly encourages applications from black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities, males and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ who are currently under represented staff groups.

Recruitment Agencies

We prefer to hire our people directly, but we have a preferred supplier list for when we require additional support. We will be in touch if we need you.