Learning Mentor

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

Job summary

A leading education organization is seeking a passionate Learning Mentor to support students in secondary schools across Derby. The role involves providing personalized mentoring to enhance students' academic and emotional development, promoting an inclusive and supportive learning environment. If you have experience working with young people and are dedicated to making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

Opportunities across diverse secondary schools

Flexible placements

Ongoing support from a dedicated team

Competitive daily rates

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in educational or mentoring roles.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply).
• Proactive and compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group mentoring to students.
• Support behavioural, emotional and academic development.
• Monitor progress and keep detailed records of student development.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Relationship-building

Adaptability

Compassion

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