ALP (Ed Mentor Programme) Lead
hace 21 horas
Bristol
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Education Department at Bristol City Robins Foundation, leading our Alternative Learning Provision (Ed Mentor Programme) • Do you have experience in leading or managing an alternative learning provision, youth programme, mentoring service, or education-based intervention?, • Are you passionate about supporting young people and staff to achieve their potential?, • Can you build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders? We are seeking a full-time member of staff to lead our Alternative Learning Provision (Ed Mentor Programme). The role involves managing a team of staff (Youth Mentors), who are working with young people on the programme to develop confidence, improve educational outcomes and/or reintegrate them back into full time education. Alongside this, you will be required to work closely with key stakeholders (schools, local authorities, families etc), ensuring quality of provision and evidencing its impact. Your Main Responsibilities: • Lead, develop and quality assure our Alternative Learning Provision (Ed Mentor Programme), ensuring high standards and positive outcomes for young people., • Manage, support and develop delivery staff, providing guidance on pastoral, behaviour and safeguarding matters., • Build strong relationships with schools, local authorities, families and other key stakeholders., • Oversee referrals, induction, monitoring and reporting processes, using data and feedback to evidence impact and drive improvement., • Experience leading or managing an alternative learning provision, youth programme, mentoring service, or education-based intervention., • Experience in line managing, developing and supporting staff., • Experience and/or knowledge of the education and youth mentoring sectors., • A proven track record of effectively building and managing relationships and partnerships., • Strong behaviour management and pastoral skills., • An ability to effectively approach and manage challenging situations and conversations., • An understanding of safeguarding and how to support vulnerable young people, including those with EHCP’s and SEND., • An understanding of the issues and challenges faced by young people, schools and communities within south Bristol., • Previous experience of managing budgets., • An ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines., • Strong organisational and communication skills., • A passion for working with young people to achieve positive outcomes and change lives., • Competent IT skills. Equality Statement: The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders. Benefits • 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years and 30 days after 5 years employment (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days), • 5 days paid leave to volunteer at a charity of your choice, • Flexible Working Environment, • Pension scheme, • Employee Assist Programme, • Generous CPD budget, • Free Eye Test, • Free Flu Jabs, • Work equipment (BCFC clothing, laptop, phone), • 2 x Bristol City and Bristol Bears tickets to home league games, • 20% discount in the Bristol Sport store Please apply through Breathe and make sure you have completed our application form when applying. Please note, we do not accept a CV. If you have any issues uploading your form, please email. Closing date for applications: Sunday 4th January 2026. Interview day Thursday 15th January 2026 Contract: Full Time – Starting asap. Candidates must also be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. The role will be offered subject to an Enhanced DBS check and self-disclosure form.