LEARNING MENTOR

TES FE News; Tendring; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Tendring seeks a Learning Mentor to join their Pastoral Team. This role involves supporting students from Years 7 to Y13 in overcoming barriers to their learning within a high-performing school. Applicants should have a positive attitude and flexibility in working with diverse students. The school offers comprehensive support and induction training.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supportive educational role.
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support identified students in overcoming learning barriers.
• Provide motivation and guidance to students.
• Work collaboratively with the Learning Mentor Team.

Skills

Positive attitude

Approachable

Flexibility

Motivation skills

Guidance skills

Job description

Job Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Learning Mentor to join our Pastoral Team. We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic and approachable professional to work alongside our Learning Mentor Team supporting identified students.

You will be joining a successful, friendly and supportive department within a high-performing school, supporting students from Years 7 – Y13. You will need to be able to work flexibly and provide support, motivation and guidance to help students overcome barriers to their learning.

St Bernard’s High School is a vibrant Catholic girl’s school from Years 7-11 with a co-educational mixed Sixth Form. Our school is ranked one of the top schools in Southend, and we are in the top 20% of schools across the country for our progress with students and our outcomes. It is a warm and welcoming school where our Catholic values underpin our day to day life.

All new staff are supported within the positive ethos of this happy and high performing school, and to this end all staff complete an applicable induction training programme. The community at St Bernard’s welcome applications from people of all faiths or none.

Please complete a non-teaching application form which can be found on our website under School Information/Vacancies, and email it to [e-mail].

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 1September 2025, 9.00am

Interviews: tbc

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.