Learning Mentor

Career Teachers UK; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Teachers UK seeks a passionate Learning Mentor to support secondary school students in Derby & Derbyshire. This role focuses on providing one-to-one and group mentoring to help students overcome barriers to learning while fostering a positive and inclusive school environment. Ideal candidates will bring experience in education, strong communication skills, and a proactive attitude to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Flexible placements

Ongoing support

Competitive daily rates

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in educational, youth work or mentoring settings is crucial.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group mentoring to students.
• Support students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic development.
• Maintain detailed records of student progress.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Relationship-building

Adaptability

Compassion

Education

Experience working with young people

Job description

Learning Mentor – Secondary Schools – Derby & Derbyshire

Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive, both academically and emotionally? Join our team at Career Teachers and become a dedicated Learning Mentor working across a variety of secondary schools in Derby & Derbyshire.

Role Overview
As a Learning Mentor, you’ll work closely with students who require additional support to overcome barriers to learning. Your role will be to foster a positive school experience, improve engagement, and help students realise their potential-academically, socially, and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group mentoring to students
• Support behavioural, emotional and academic development
• Collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral teams and parents/carers
• Contribute to creating inclusive and supportive learning environments
• Monitor progress and keep detailed records of student development

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with young people in an educational, youth work or mentoring capacity
• Strong communication, empathy and relationship-building skills
• Adaptability to different school settings and student needs
• A proactive and compassionate approach
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

What We Offer

• Opportunities across a range of diverse and dynamic secondary schools
• Flexible placements to suit your schedule
• Ongoing support from a dedicated team at Career Teachers
• Competitive daily rates and CPD opportunities

Whether you’re looking for full-time work or part-time flexibility, this is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of Derbyshire students