Learning Mentor

Woolmer Hill School; Woodside; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pye Bank CE Primary School in Pitsmoor is seeking a Learning Mentor to support pupils across our two-form entry primary. This full-time role (37 hours per week, term-time plus 2 weeks and 2 inset days) has a salary of £29,542–£32,046 FTE and starts 4 January 2027 (or ASAP).

Join a diverse, aspirational community within the DSAT Sheffield cluster, with strong pastoral support, a clear behaviour policy and commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.

Qualifications

• Learning Mentor required at Grade 5, SCP 12-17 (£29,542-£32,046 FTE).
• Full-time, 37 hours per week, term-time plus 2 weeks and 2 inset days.
• Start date 4 January 2027 (or ASAP).

Job description

Learning Mentor -37hrs - term time plus 2 weeks plus inset at Pye Bank CofE Primary School

Job Reference # EDV/2026/PBCPS/37896

Job Category Professional & Support | Pastoral & Welfare

Location Andover Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 9EF

Contract Type Permanent

Contract Term Full-Time

Salary £29,542.00 - £32,046.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £26,883 to £29,162

Hours Per Week 37

Weeks Per Year 40

Closing Date Midnight, Thu 5th Nov, 2026

Start Date 4th January 2027 or ASAP

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) Wednesday 11th November

About this Role

Learning Mentor Position (Grade 5, SCP 12-17 - £29,542 - £32,046 FTE)

Full Time (Mon- Fri, 37 hours pw, start time 8am) Term Time plus 2 weeks (40 weeks) plus 2 INSET days

Start Date 4th January 2027 (or earlier where available)

Pye Bank CE Primary School is two-form entry school set within a diverse community in Pitsmoor. It is a fabulous school with fantastic children who are aspirational and are keen to learn and engage. We have a strong vision which for excellence which leads to us being the 1st school of choice for families within the area. We are an Academy within the Diocese of Sheffield Academies Trust and actively engage with the many development opportunities across the trust. We would like to invite you to join us on our journey to becoming an outstanding school serving a very special community.

We are keen of course to continue to fill our school with great staff who believe that EVERY child can achieve.

But, what can we offer you?

• Amazing children who enjoy learning and are increasingly eager to achieve
• A commitment to your wellbeing and work life balance.
• A positive culture where everyone is valued and respected, within a Christian ethos, which celebrates and values diversity.
• A clear whole school behaviour and relationships policy which has led to good behaviour and support for all staff from the experienced Pastoral Team and SLT.
• A commitment to your professional development, no matter what stage of your career you are at.
• The chance to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking Trust and the Sheffield Cluster of DSAT schools.
• A supportive team of staff and opportunities to work together to improve practice and outcomes for children. No one ever works alone!
• A recognition of the tough job that practitioners do and a commitment to supporting your work life balance and your wellbeing
• A belief that happy staff will always fulfil their potential.

For more information please contact Karen Stanley (School Business Manager) on [email protected] or by telephone on 0114 276 0472. Visits are warmly welcomed.

The closing date for this post is Thursday 5th November 2026

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 11th November 2026

More information including job description and person specification is available in the recruitment pack attached.