Learning Mentor: Empower Students & Drive Engagement

Whitmore High School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art facilities

Line managers and SLT support

OFSTED Outstanding school

CPD opportunities

Staff wellbeing group

Free annual flu jab

On-site gym access

Job summary

Whitmore High School in Harrow is seeking a Learning Mentor to join a friendly, hard-working team and develop students through mentoring and targeted support. The role involves 1:1 mentoring, group mentoring, and co-ordinating with schools to help at-risk students stay engaged in education.

Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion is essential. We welcome applicants from male backgrounds and offer opportunities for professional development and a supportive leadership structure.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring or supporting students.
• Ability to develop and monitor action plans for individuals.
• Comfort working with a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Work with pastoral teams to identify students who need mentoring and create action plans.
• Develop 1:1 mentoring relationships to achieve plan goals.
• Offer mentoring in small groups on specific issues.
• Know and use activities, courses and organisations for additional support.
• Liaise with middle schools and colleges to support at-risk students.
• Intervene at varying levels based on reasons for referral.
• Relate well to students, teachers and other professionals from diverse backgrounds.
• Commit to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and safeguarding principles.

Skills

Mentoring

Pastoral support

Diversity & Inclusion

Job description

Whitmore High School in Harrow is seeking a Learning Mentor to join a friendly, hard-working team and develop students through mentoring and targeted support. The role involves 1:1 mentoring, group mentoring, and co-ordinating with schools to help at-risk students stay engaged in education.

Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion is essential. We welcome applicants from male backgrounds and offer opportunities for professional development and a supportive leadership structure.