Community Mentor

Progress Schools; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Death in Service Insurance

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing support & counselling

Employee discounts

Job summary

Progress Schools is seeking a Community Mentor to support learners in Manchester across community venues and home settings. The role involves regular travel within the local area and requires a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

You will build trusted relationships with learners, families and professionals, contribute to personalised pathways, and support safeguarding, attendance and outcomes. Progress Communities offers development and wellbeing benefits to staff.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above or equivalent.
• Experience in education, safeguarding or attendance environments.
• Strong administrative and data management experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support learners in community settings and online to re-engage with education.
• Build trusted relationships with families and professionals.
• Contribute to personalised pathways and destination planning.
• Assist with safeguarding, attendance and progress tracking.

Skills

GCSE English & Maths

Education sector experience

Problem solving

Communication

Equality & safeguarding values

Time management

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent

Job description

Join us as a Community Mentor Manchester City: Empower Futures!

Progress Schools Gorton (main school) with travel around Manchester

Do you want to work for a company where wellbeing is more than a word, it’s a commitment? Somewhere where the person matters as much as the professional?

Well at Progress Community, that’s just the approach we take.

At Progress Community, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and ambitious culture for both our learners and colleagues. We are looking for professionals who are passionate about building meaningful relationships, embracing innovation and working collaboratively to improve outcomes for vulnerable young people.

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.

Our top-notch benefits go beyond the basics—enjoy access to discounted gym memberships, a free wellbeing app that is jam packed with fitness, yoga and mindfulness resources and dedicated counselling support. And because we know your passion is with pupils and not paperwork, we do everything we can to reduce the amount of surplus admin too.

Your work-life balance matters. That’s why we offer generous holidays, additional leave for foster carers and flexibility wherever possible.

And why do we do this? Because when you thrive, so do our students. So we want to invest in your personal and professional growth as much as we do the young people who attend our schools.

• Professional Development: Support for professional qualifications, in-house training, including paid qualifications. Last year we invested approx. £3.5k per colleague!
• Financial Security: Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Health and Wellbeing Cashback: Access to Medicash for you and your dependants, covering the costs of eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments up to £900 annually.
• Recognition Awards: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards.
• Referral Bonus: £500 for referring top talent.
• Exclusive Discounts: MiRewards benefits platform, offering loads of discounts and rewards
• Weekly drop ins with Senior Leaders: Connect, clarify and communicate with weekly drop-ins with our Managing Director and organisation SLT
• Group Connection: Annual Group conference and a comprehensive benefits review.

What are we looking for from you?

• Qualifications: GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent
• Experience: Experience working within education, alternative provision, safeguarding or attendance environments. Strong administrative and data management experience. Experience using digital systems and reporting platforms.
• Problem-Solving: Aptitude for solving problems and making effective decisions.
• Communication: To be able to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with a diverse range of audiences including children, parents and carers, and colleagues.
• Promotion of Values: Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values.
• Time Management: Effective time management for planning, delivery, and assessment.

More about Progress Community

At Progress Community, we're redefining alternative provision through a personalised, relationship-led approach that removes barriers to learning and empowers young people to achieve positive futures. 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.

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.

Let's redefine education together! #JoinOurTeam #EducationRevolution #AlternativeEducation

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: The Progress Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information, or parental status. All employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs.

Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices. For details of our commitment to safer recruitment please visit our website for further information.

Note: We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role.