Academic Achievement Mentor

Ellis Guilford School; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent secondary school in Nottingham is seeking an Academic Achievement Mentor who is passionate about supporting young people to unlock their full potential. This role involves removing barriers to learning, collaborating with families, and preparing students for their future. The contract is permanent, consisting of 37 hours a week during term time. A salary between £22,354 and £24,206 is offered. Attendance at recruitment events and submission of applications through the school's website are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping young people unlock their full potential.
• Ability to work closely with targeted students to boost confidence and motivation.

Responsibilities

• Remove barriers to learning for students across Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Collaborate with families and school staff to reinforce student success.
• Prepare students for exams and future pathways.

Job description

Passionate about helping young people unlock their full potential? Join us as an Academic Achievement Mentor and make a real difference in shaping futures!

Visits to the school before interview are strongly encouraged. We also have an upcoming Recruitment Event taking place on Tuesday 27th January 2026 from 5.30pm-6.30pm, which we'd strongly encourage all applicants to attend. Further details regarding the Recruitment Event, and a link to sign up, can be found here: https://www.ellisguilfordschool.org.uk/vacancies

Job Details

Job Title: Academic Achievement Mentor

Location: Ellis Guilford School, Nottingham

Salary: NJC 6-11 - Actual salary £22,354 - £24,206

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only plus inset days).

About Our School

Ellis Guilford School is a growing and thriving larger than average Secondary School with a clear mission "to ensure that children attending our school have a better chance of success". With a recently graded "Good" Ofsted in 2023, Ellis Guilford is at an extremely exciting point in its journey. We deliver a broad curriculum and have an extensive co‑curricular offer to support our children to become confident, independent and balanced individuals, to allow all pupils to exceed beyond their potential. We do this by putting our values of equality, integrity and ambition at the core of everything we do.

About the Department

Our department is dedicated to ensuring every child reaches their full academic potential. We work closely with targeted students across Key Stage 3 and 4 to remove barriers to learning and foster a culture of aspiration and achievement. Through tailored support, we aim to boost confidence, resilience and motivation while improving attendance, punctuality and behaviour. Collaboration with families and school staff is central to our approach, creating strong partnerships that reinforce success. By preparing students for exams and future pathways, we play a vital role in shaping confident, capable learners ready to thrive in education and beyond.

Application Process

Submit your application directly through our website. Application closing date: Monday 2nd February 2026, 9am. We warmly welcome visits to our school. If you would like to arrange a visit or a confidential conversation with the Line Manager or our Principal, please contact the Principal's PA at [e-mail].

We warmly invite you to attend our upcoming Recruitment Event on Tuesday 27th January 2026 from 5.30pm-6.30pm.

Recruitment Policy

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. We will hold interviews as soon as we have received enough applications from suitably qualified applicants. If a successful appointment is not made, then we will repeat the process.

Essential Information

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.

Trust Information

We encourage you to learn more about our trust's culture, the continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities we offer, and the benefits available to our colleagues. Visit our Trust website to explore these aspects in detail and see how we support our staff in their professional journey.