Academic Mentor

Woodkirk Academy; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free flu vaccinations

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free Parking on site

Job-related learning & development

Job summary

Woodkirk Academy is seeking an Academic Mentor to join our pastoral team, supporting students in Y7–Y11 (and sixth form where appropriate). The role focuses on removing barriers to learning and helping pupils reach their potential through targeted guidance, small-group work, and individual support across subjects.

The successful candidate will work 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only, contributing to a caring, high-achieving school community.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils to remove barriers to learning
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Work with targeted groups and individuals to support progress in learning across subjects
• Collaborate with teachers in the classroom and in small group settings to remove barriers to learning

Job description

Academic Mentor

Permanent

Pay scale: C1 SCP 12 - 17 Actual Salary £21,866 - £23,720

32.5 hours per week

Term Time only

Closing date Monday 30th November 2026 @ 9am

Interviews Friday 4th December 2026

We have an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Academic Mentor to join our pastoral team working with students in Y7 - Y11 or if appropriately skilled, with our sixth form.

An enthusiastic, suitably qualified colleague will work with a targeted group of pupils in order to support their progress in school, remove barriers to learning and to help them reach their full potential. The role will include working with individuals and small groups within the classroom and independently across a variety of subjects.

Woodkirk Academy is a high performing, successful, well established, fully comprehensive, co-educational 11-18 maintained Academy. We have a proud record in academic, intellectual, social and sporting, musical, dramatic and community developments. Our latest Ofsted report noted a ‘passion and commitment to continuous improvement’ and that ‘leadership at all levels is focused on the progress of pupils.’

We enjoy an excellent reputation as an employer and our ethos and working practices are well regarded. We take pride in looking after staff and supporting everyone in their roles in order to deliver excellent education to our students.

The postholder will work 8:30am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday, term time only.

In return for joining us in this role we can offer:

• An opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to make a real difference to the children within our community, whilst working within a school that fosters positivity and care.
• Access to an expanding range of lifestyle benefits including free flu vaccinations and a cycle to work scheme.
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - which includes telephone GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and wellbeing services.
• Free Parking on site
• A wide range of possibilities to develop as a professional, with access to job related learning and development opportunities across the Trust.

Leodis Academies Trust and our individual Academies are committed to ‘Forging Young Futures’. To do this, each Academy has its own ethos and identity and has the freedom to develop individually as well as working collaboratively to secure high quality outcomes for all its young people. By providing an extensive curriculum, both within and beyond the classroom, we cater for the wide range of talent and ability that our students have to offer. We work tirelessly to improve the life chances of all our young people and support them to make a positive contribution to their community.

All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought, and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.