Admissions, Recruitment and Marketing Service Recruitment and Outreach Department. STUDENT LEARNING MENTORS Ref: SC2711. The Post

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1 Admissions, Recruitment and Marketing Service Recruitment and Outreach Department STUDENT LEARNING MENTORS Ref: SC2711 The Post The post holder will be one of two Student Learning Mentors based in the Outreach team within the University s Recruitment and Outreach Department (RAO). The role holders will work with students from eight Norfolk schools that have signed up to the Scholars programme. The interactions will range from ongoing mentoring support, masterclasses, through to residential summer schools which take place over several days. The role will be undertaken within the framework of an agreed training and development programme and the role holder will be closely supported and in the delivery of tasks and activities. The Student Learning Mentors will report to the Programme Manager who reports Outreach Manager. Recruitment and Outreach Department RAO engages with prospective students, their parents and teachers to promote the benefits of higher education and studying at the University. RAO is responsible for: Providing higher education advice to potential applicants through our schools liaison and attendance at higher education fairs within the UK or the European Union. Delivery of exciting events for Able, Gifted and Talented students aged including summer schools, subject courses and special university lectures. Organising an extensive range of outreach activities to raise aspirations and increase participation in higher education. Producing the University s Access Agreements and supporting our Widening Participation strategy. Organising University Open and Visit Days and other corporate recruitment and outreach events such as our Teacher Conference and the Norfolk UCAS Fair. Responding to enquiries from, and distributing prospectuses and other literature to, prospective students. Recruitment and Outreach is based within the Admissions, Recruitment and Marketing service area, which is one of the main administration service areas within the University.

2 Please find details of the project and Villiers Park the Educational Trust that the UEA will be working with: Informal Discussion For an informal discussion please contact Trevor Smith, Outreach Manager on Tel or Job Description A job description is attached as Appendix A. The precise duties will be agreed in discussion with the Manager. Person Specification The person specification for this post is attached as Appendix B. Training There will be ongoing training both on campus and off campus delivered in partnership with Villiers Park. This may include occasional residential training nationally. Support from a Programme manager during the year Support with developing and personal development plan Opportunity to attend a number of in house training sessions run by CSED Training in giving presentations and preparing content for interactive sessions Opportunity to attend external conferences Opportunity to develop marketing materials and use of social media GENERAL Salary Salary will be 18,031 to 20,198 per annum on Grade 4 on the single salary spine. The normal expectation is that starting salary will be at the minimum of the advertised salary scale. Starting date The posts are available from 1 September 2015 on a full-time basis for a fixed term period of 1 year. Terms and Conditions of appointment Full details of terms and conditions of employment for Secretarial and Clerical staff will be made available to the candidate to whom the appointment is offered.

3 There is no expectation that the Code of Practice relating to Fixed Term Employees will be followed at the end of these posts, but the Human Resources Manager will write to the Student Learning Mentors no less than four weeks before the end of the contract, to confirm the termination of employment on the grounds of Some Other Substantial Reason (SOSR). Annual Leave Entitlement There is an annual holiday entitlement of 20 days plus statutory (8 days) and customary (6 days) holidays. Superannuation The post is superannuable under the Universities Superannuation Scheme. Disclosure and Barring Service This appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Proof of Qualifications The person specification for this post lists qualifications that are essential and/or desirable and you may hold some or all of these qualifications. Please note that if you are short listed for interview you may be asked to bring to interview original certificates of these educational and professional qualifications. Please DO NOT provide these with your application. Entitlement to Work in the United Kingdom If you are shortlisted for interview you will be asked to bring to interview original documentary evidence of permission to work in the UK. Candidates invited to interview will be provided with a list of appropriate documents that can be provided as evidence. Please DO NOT provide this with your application. Workers from outside of the EU may be eligible to work in this role subject to their immigration status. However, due to the nature of this role and the level of qualifications required, please note that immigration legislation will not allow the University to apply for a sponsorship certificate for this post. Occupational Health Assessment Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Occupational Health Assessment to be carried out by the University s Occupational Health Service. APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

4 Your completed application form should quote reference code SC2711 and be returned by not later than 12 noon on Friday 7 August 2015 in one of the following ways: accessed via the relevant vacancy details at then downloaded in Word format to be completed electronically then saved and sent as an attachment to hr@uea.ac.uk or accessed via the relevant vacancy details from then downloaded in Word format to be completed electronically, then printed and posted to the Human Resources Division, University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, or accessed via the relevant vacancy details from and downloaded in PDF format and printed, to be completed by hand and returned by post to the Human Resources Division at the address shown above or forms received by post from the Human Resources Division should be completed by hand or typed and returned by post to the above address. Postal applications will not be acknowledged unless a stamped addressed envelope/postcard is supplied. For paper submissions please ensure you add the correct postage to your application pack as failure to do so will considerably delay receipt by this office and may jeopardise your application for this post. Please note that feedback will not normally be provided to those applicants who are not shortlisted for this post. Please note that applications received after the closing date will not normally be accepted. If you are submitting an application by post immediately prior to the closing date please contact the Human Resources Division on to let us know that your application has been posted, and if possible also send a copy by fax to or by to hr@uea.ac.uk in order that we receive these by the closing date. Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form Please note that an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form must be completed and returned with ALL applications, whether submitted by post or by . If submitted by , the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form must be sent as a separate document/attachment to the Application Form. The Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form will be detached from the received application before short-listing takes place and will not form any part of either the short-listing or decision making process.

5 Referees In naming referees in your application, you are requested to give only those who can immediately be approached and one of these must be your current employer, or if not employed your most recent employer. Interviews It is anticipated that interviews and tests will take place on Friday 21 August 2015 and candidates who have not heard by this date should assume their application has been unsuccessful. Successful shortlisted candidates may be notified of their interview times by telephone and/or and it is therefore essential you include both of these in your application. Candidates should note that travel and incidental expenses incurred in attending the interview will not be reimbursed. This document is available in alternative formats e.g. large print, disc and on-line. If you need this document in an alternative format please contact us on , fax , or

6 APPENDIX A JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Student Learning Mentors Grade: Grade 4 Department: Reporting to: Recruitment and Outreach Department Programme Manager Outreach Office PURPOSE OF ROLE To develop a personalised and supportive relationship with a group of year 10 students through to year 13 students from Norfolk based schools with high academic potential from less advantaged backgrounds participating in the Villiers Park Scholars Programme. The programme objective is to maximise their academic potential, enabling them to gain access to a leading university or other centre of excellence and to have developed the life and study skills needed to thrive once there. This will be achieved through a series of interactions including Mentoring, Masterclasses and Summer schools. The role will be undertaken within the framework of an agreed training and development programme and the role holder will be closely supported. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To develop one to one mentoring relationships with students identified as Scholars, meeting them on a regular basis to discuss progress according to termly objectives. To set realistic targets and implement strategies that reflect Scholars abilities, strengths and stretches, with objective of raising attainment, aspirations and self-esteem. To develop, organise and attend Scholar and peer group meetings. To record and monitor the progress of Scholars and to liaise with teachers on a termly basis to ensure that the school/college and Scholars are compatible. To maintain clear and consistent expectations of Scholars whilst in school/college or attending outreach activities. To develop, organise and attend outreach activities that are part of the Scholars Programme ensuring students routinely access these events. To participate in training and the sharing of best practice opportunities with other Scholar Programme teams.

7 To undertake other duties which may be necessary to achieve the programme objectives. GENERAL INFORMATION All role holders are expected to undertake such other appropriate duties as may be requested.

8 PERSON SPECIFICATION APPENDIX B Job Title: Student Learning Mentors Prepared by: TS Grade 4 Date: 11/05/2015 CRITERIA Essential Desirable Education, Experience & Minimum qualification at level 3 Experience as a Student Ambassador Achievements Experience of organising group activities or similar role Experience of one to one or peer mentoring Skills & Knowledge Personal Attributes Computer literate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook An awareness of national educational issues Good communication skills across a range of audiences Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent organisational and time management skills Willingness to work and undertake regular travel within the region Interest in provision for students with high academic potential Positive and flexible approach to work Ability to work as part of a team, but also able to work with minimal supervision Enthusiasm to engage with young people in the age range

9 Special Circumstances Self-motivated To have a clean driving licence and the ability to drive a hire or UEA fleet car. Adjustments will be considered. To be available to support off campus residential activities No annual leave to be taken in term time Subject to receipt of an Enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service