Learning Mentor

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive network

Professional development

Work‑life balance

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Chellaston Academy is seeking a Learning Mentor to support students who need extra help to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. This hands-on, student-focused role sits within the Tapestry Learning Partnership’s vision of inclusion, care and excellence.

The successful candidate will provide targeted support, work closely with staff and parents, and contribute to creating a safe, respectful and positive learning environment for all students, ensuring high standards of appearance,

Responsibilities

• Support students who need help to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
• Work with teachers and families to promote inclusive learning and wellbeing.
• Promote safeguarding and positive behaviour as part of the school community.

Job description

Closing date: 01 November 2026

Join us on an exciting journey of transformation and excellence.

At Tapestry Learning Partnership, we believe in the power of education to change lives. Formed in January 2026 through the merger of two strong trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, we are building a future where every child succeeds and flourishes. Now, we are looking for a passionate and committed LEARNING MENTOR to play a vital role in supporting this vision at Chellaston Academy

About The Role

The Learning Mentor at Chellaston Academy plays a key role in supporting students who need additional help to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. It’s a hands‑on, student‑focused role that sits within the wider Tapestry Learning Partnership vision of inclusion, care, and excellence.

Who We’re Looking For

Chellaston Academy is looking for a caring, resilient, and dedicated Learning Mentor who can make a real difference to young people particularly those who need help overcoming social, emotional, or learning barriers.

About Chellaston Academy

At Chellaston Academy, children are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to create mature, confident and successful global citizens who can thrive in an ever-changing world, guided by our shared values of Integrity, Care and Excellence. While strong academic outcomes matter, we believe success is defined by far more than examination results. We are committed to developing the whole person, nurturing qualities such as self-confidence, self-belief and self-esteem, and recognising and celebrating individual talents.

Our students benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum, and we work closely with parents and carers to ensure that, when expectations are high and shared, every child can achieve great things. This includes promoting an excellent attitude centred on respect, high standards of appearance, good manners, full attendance and punctuality.

Chellaston Academy is a school where:

• Diversity is celebrated and inclusion shapes everything we do.
• Children feel safe, happy and supported.
• High expectations drive achievement for all.
• Relationships between staff and students are strong, respectful and built on trust.
• Staff wellbeing is valued, and colleagues genuinely enjoy being part of our community.

Why Join Tapestry?

As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work‑life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.

Tapestry Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.

Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found at: Tapestry Learning Partnership

Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre‑employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore shortlisted applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions or convictions, and any adult cautions or convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020)

Further details about our school can be found on our website: https://www.chellaston.derby.sch.uk/