Community Mentor

TeacherActive Limited.; Botolph Claydon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a Community Mentor to support learners in the community and online, helping them re-engage with education, develop confidence and independence, and realise their full potential.

This role includes regular travel within the local area (High Wycombe) and requires a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are required, with supervision and ongoing professional development supplied.

Qualifications

• Experience in mentoring or tutoring.
• Ability to travel locally and engage with learners.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Support learners in the community and online to re-engage with education.
• Help learners build confidence, independence and realise their potential.
• Build trusted relationships with families and professionals, and support personalised pathways.
• Contribute to safeguarding, attendance, destination planning and personal development.

Skills

Community mentoring

Learner engagement

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

East of England/ contract / £140 - 180 per day

We are working with aa Alternative Provision who are looking for a Community Mentor,

As a Community Mentor, you'll play a vital role in supporting learners both in the community and online, helping them re-engage with education, develop confidence and independence, and realise their full potential.

This is more than a mentoring role. You'll build trusted relationships, work closely with families and professionals, support learners through personalised pathways, and contribute to meaningful outcomes that extend far beyond the classroom. From safeguarding and attendance to destination planning and personal development, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people every single day.

This role involves regular travel within the local community (High Wycombe) to support learners in a variety of settings, including community venues and family homes where appropriate. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are therefore essential.

Community Mentors receive regular supervision, safeguarding support and ongoing professional development, with opportunities to contribute to the continued growth and development of Progress Community. We are committed to investing in our people and creating clear pathways for career progression.

Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List clearance and all safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

If you're passionate about inclusion, committed to high expectations and believe education should create opportunities without walls, we'd love to hear from you. This is a temp to perm role for the right candidate,

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.