Apprenticeship Progression Mentor

Support. Inspire. Empower. Become an Apprenticeship Progression Mentor and help shape brighter futures.

As an Apprenticeship Progression Mentor at EKC Training, you’ll be at the heart of apprentice support—guiding learners through challenges and helping them grow into confident, independent individuals.

• Provide one-to-one mentoring to support apprentices’ personal and academic development.
• Work closely with disaffected or disengaged young people to re-engage them in their learning.
• Help students overcome barriers, build resilience, and realise their full potential.

• Make a lasting difference in students’ lives.
• Gain valuable qualifications including Mental Health First Aid, Autism Awareness, Counselling Concepts, Safeguarding & DUST Referrals.
• Join a supportive team passionate about student wellbeing and success.

• Generous Annual Leave – 24 days + 5 days after 5 years.
• Learning and Development Opportunities – 3-4 annual paid group development days, bespoke programmes e.g. Next Steps Mentoring Programme and strong internal progression – 1 in 3 roles are filled internally.
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks – Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes.
• Flexible Personal Leave – Time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes and for interviews.
• Wellbeing and Health Support – Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College.
• Culture and Recognition – Being part of Community Days, an annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco‑friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net‑zero by 2030.
• Competitive Pension Scheme – 18% employer contribution.

We are seeking to appoint two proactive and motivated Apprenticeship Progression Mentors to join our dedicated team.

In this vital apprentice‑facing role, you’ll help ensure learners are supported throughout their time at college and in their workplace, enabling them to thrive academically and personally.

• Excellent communicator able to build strong relationships with apprentices, staff, parents, and external agencies.
• Empathetic, supportive, and non‑judgemental, with a genuine commitment to student wellbeing.
• Calm under pressure and able to respond effectively to the changing demands of a busy college environment.
• Experience supporting young people, particularly those with mental health difficulties (desirable).
• Flexible, positive and solution‑focused approach.
• Willing to travel across our sites.

• Maintain accurate records and report concerns to relevant departments.
• Support apprentices to engage, achieve and progress.
• Use Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) confidently and effectively.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and feel this role aligns with your skills and experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply by completing our short application form. We’ll review all applications after the closing date.

For an informal chat or if you have any questions, please email

East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. We are proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of our communities. We are particularly keen to increase the diversity of our staff body and encourage applications from candidates where there is under representation in our workforce.

East Kent Colleges Group is a disability confident employer. We explore reasonable adjustments for health needs or disability.

We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.

We do not engage with agencies for permanent staff and have an in‑house recruitment team.