Transition Mentor


Company:	NCG
Salary:	£30,342 - £31,173
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7SA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Aug 2026
Closing date:	17 Aug 2026

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Summary

Transition Mentor

Do you want to make a difference to children in care?

Newcastle College is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Transition Mentor to join a passionate team that supports looked after children to progress into further education.

You will work with young people in schools, including unaccompanied asylum seekers, helping them to make positive choices about their education and transition successfully from Year 11 into Newcastle College.

You will work with young people at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training), delivering tailored, person-centred support to help them overcome barriers, raise aspirations and build the confidence needed to succeed and progress.

As the successful candidate, you will be an enthusiastic and adaptable person, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to inclusive education. You will have Level 2 English & Maths or equivalent and be able to work flexibly. A clean driving license and access to your own transport is essential.

As a valued colleague of Newcastle College, you'll join an inspiring and passionate team and be welcomed into a larger community of supportive colleagues at NCG. When you become part of our team, you'll be given every opportunity to develop, progress and thrive and receive benefits that put your wellbeing first.

If you feel you have the passion and commitment to help prepare our students for their future and want to be part of an inclusive and vibrant college community, find out more and apply here.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as:

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working

Student Discount

Government Pension Schemes

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

For more information, please see our website -

Our Benefits

NCG VALUES

Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.

Being both inclusive and diverse

Trusting and respecting our communities

Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively

Inspiring excellence and curiosity

For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website -

Values and Strategy

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