Learning Mentor

Job details Job role Pastoral, health and welfare Visa sponsorship Visas cannot be sponsored Working pattern Full time Contract type Fixed term Full-time equivalent salary £21,920.00 - £23,076.00 Annually (Actual)SCP Points 8-11 £25,330 - £26,666 (FTE) £21,920 - £23,076 (Actual salary) Learning Mentor job summary Role: Learning Mentor Salary: SCP Points 8-11 £25,330 - £26,666 (FTE) £21,920 - £23,076 (Actual salary) Contract type: 2 Year Fixed Term Reporting to: SENDCO Start date: August/September 2025 About Us This is an exciting time to be joining our Multi Academy Trust, which collectively educates over 4300 children, and employs over 450 professionals. Each of our good and outstanding academies operates at the heart of their local communities. The Foundation's central offices are based at Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College campus set in beautiful grounds. This role is based at Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College, the country's leading sixth form college. It is an excellent place to work where colleagues are recognised for their hard work and supported to develop professionally. 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. The College has exemplary teaching, learning and recreational facilities contained within a beautiful campus. About the Role The Achievement and Support department is at the heart of the college and working as a Learning Mentor offers colleagues the opportunity to work within an experienced department and to make a real difference to students. Your Responsibilities Primarily the role involves delivering support strategies which will assist the student's individual learning and social needs and their academic studies. You will also provide more wide-reaching support to all students at the College for example helping with revision strategies, time management and essay planning. What we are looking for Candidates will ideally have experience of working with students with special education needs and will need to have excellent communication skills, be able to use their initiative and have a calm demeanour. The post is full time (37 hours per week) term time only and is temporary for two years in the first instance. Hours of work will be 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30 am to 4.00 pm on Fridays. Part time hours or flexible working arrangements may be considered for suitable candidates, please indicate your preferences on your application form. Closing Date: Thursday 31st July 2025, 9am Interview Date: Week commencing 11th August 2025 If you feel you have the skills and experience to become a Learning 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! If you would like to talk to us about the role before applying, please contact Shirley Robinson on 01606 810020 and we would be happy to answer any questions you have. The school 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 school is an equal opportunities employer. Further information about the job The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Visas cannot be sponsored. If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can tracked-linktrack auxclick->tracked-linktrack contextmenu->tracked-linktrack" data-tracked-link-target="link" data-link-type="international_teacher_advice_link_job_listing" href="https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/non-uk-teachers">help you understand your next steps. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applying for the job This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job. CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Location: Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, GB

Posted Date: 8/3/2025