Learning Mentor

Role: Learning Mentor

Salary: Band 3 (SCP 8 – SCP 10) £26,343 - £27,733 (FTE salary) £22,796 - £23,999 (Actual salary)

Contract type: Full Time - Fixed Term Contract - 12 months

Reporting to: Inclusion Manager

Start date: August 2026

About Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Multi Academy Trust, which serves over 4,300 students and employs more than 450 professionals. Each of our highly regarded academies plays a vital role within its local community. The Foundation’s administrative offices are located at the picturesque Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College campus.

This position is situated at Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College, recognized as the leading sixth form college in the country. It offers a supportive work environment where colleagues are acknowledged for their dedication and encouraged to pursue professional growth.

We promote a strong culture of ambition and aspiration throughout college life, resulting in diligent and exceptionally well-behaved students. Our students benefit from the support of committed pastoral and learning support teams who play a crucial role in enhancing our inclusive offerings.

The College boasts outstanding teaching, learning, and recreational facilities within a beautiful campus.

About the Role

The Achievement and Support department is integral to the college, and serving as a Learning Mentor provides an opportunity to collaborate with an experienced team and positively impact students' lives.

Your Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of this role includes implementing support strategies tailored to meet the individual learning and social needs of students, as well as assisting with their academic pursuits. Additionally, you will extend support to all students at the College, such as helping them with revision techniques, time management, and essay organization.

What we are looking for

We seek to hire a Learning Mentor to fill a temporary vacancy for the current postholder.

• Ideal candidates will have experience working with students with special educational needs.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, demonstrate initiative, and maintain a calm demeanor.

This position is full time (37 hours per week), term time only (plus 2 additional days) and is temporary for 12 months. Working hours will be from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday, and 8:30 am to 4:00 pm on Fridays.

Consideration may be given to part-time hours or flexible working arrangements for suitable candidates; please indicate your preferences in your application form.

Closing Date

Monday 20th April 2026 – 9 am

Interview Date

Friday 1st May 2026

If you believe you possess the skills and experience to be a Learning Mentor, we encourage you to fill out the application form today! Early submission is highly recommended, as we reserve the right to close the application process earlier than stated if sufficient applications are received.

We look forward to hearing from you!

The school is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references. The school is an equal opportunities employer.

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