About Us

Sir John Deane’s is the country’s leading sixth form college, and we are looking to appoint a full-time Progress Mentor on a permanent basis to start in August 2025. 

Situated in the heart of Cheshire, with excellent transport links to Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Warrington and beyond, Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College is an excellent place to work and develop your professional practice. The sixth form has superb teaching, learning and recreational facilities contained within a beautiful campus. Colleagues are recognised for their hard work and we offer a wide range of benefits such as a free onsite car park, coffee shops, Christmas closure period, a significantly enhanced occupational pension scheme plus many more.

We foster a strong ethos of ambition and aspiration in all aspects of College life which means our students are hardworking and extremely well behaved. Our students are supported by dedicated pastoral and learning support teams who have an important role in facilitating our inclusive offer, responsible for personal development, study and SEND support, mental health and wellbeing, engagement with parents and attendance and guidance.

We are committed to equal opportunities and positively welcome applications from every section of the community.  We particularly welcome applications from black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented within the College. The ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English is essential.  Sir John Deane’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and therefore appropriate safeguarding checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be made prior to appointment. We promote the British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance and we expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitments.

About The Role

The Achievement and Support department is at the heart of the college and working as a Progress Mentor offers colleagues the opportunity to make a real difference to students. The successful applicants will work as part of an experienced team to support the well-being, social and personal development needs of students. The role is varied, and we are looking for adaptable, flexible and resourceful individuals who can manage constantly changing priorities. The role is 37 hours per week, term time plus one additional week. 

Closing Date: Tuesday 29^th April

Interview Date: Thursday 8^th May

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become a Progress Mentor, please complete the application form today! You are strongly encouraged to get your application form submitted at the earliest opportunity, as we reserve the right to close our adverts earlier than advertised where sufficient applications have been received.

We’d love to hear from you!

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.  The College is an equal opportunities employer.