Student Mentor - Learning & Engagement - Full-time

Woodlands; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Sittingbourne is seeking a Student Mentor – Learning & Engagement to support students in achieving their academic and personal potential. The ideal candidate will provide additional support to learners, fostering their confidence and building positive relationships. This permanent position offers a salary of £25,370 and a caring environment focused on well-being and work/life balance. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, with applications being accepted until December 31, 2025.

Benefits

Encouragement for career development

Supportive team environment

Work/life balance

Strong pastoral system

Community-focused atmosphere

Qualifications

• Dedication to supporting students in achieving academic and personal potential.
• Compassionate approach to mentoring.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Support students in engaging with learning.
• Help students develop confidence.
• Work closely with students requiring additional support.

Job description

Job role: Student Mentor – Learning & Engagement

Salary

FMAT Band C Point 1, £25,370.00 p.a.

Actual pro rata salary

£20,596.94 p.a. for 35 hours

Hours

35 hours per week

Monday – Friday: 8.00am – 4.00pm

(1 hour unpaid lunch break each day)

Term Time only plus 2 training days

Contract Status

Permanent

Contract Start Date

February 2026

Closing date

Friday 31st December 2025

Interviews

w/c 19th January 2026

We reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement early and to interview candidates during the advertisement window; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Student Mentor to support students in achieving their academic and personal potential. The successful candidate will work closely with students who require additional support to engage with learning, develop confidence, and build positive relationships.

What Fulston Manor School can offer you

• Encouragement to develop your career
• A friendly, strong and supportive team
• A family atmosphere with welcoming staff and students
• A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core.
• To be part of a whole school team – working together to achieve and valuing every individual’s contribution

Fulston Manor is consistently one of the highest performing non-selective schools in Kent, this success is based on the quality of our staff and the excellence of our induction and support programmes. The school offers an outstanding learning environment for all its students.

Here, at Fulston, we have a strong pastoral system at our core and we pride ourselves on being about strong traditional family values. All staff and students, who join us, are joining the Fulston family and we look forward to welcoming you to this community.

The role is an immediate requirement within the Trust. If you are interested and would like to apply please complete the school’s application form and send this in to Suzanne Francis, Trust HR & Business Director with a covering letter (email acceptable) to [e-mail]

A completed self‑disclosure form will be required at the point of selection for interview.

Our safeguarding practices prevent us from accepting CV’s.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

‘This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment’