Learning Mentor Permanent, 37 hours a week, term time only

Dorothy Stringer School; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorothy Stringer School is seeking a Learning Mentor to support students facing learning barriers within the Foster Centre. The role involves fostering positive relationships with students and their families to ensure academic progress. The school offers a broad curriculum and numerous extracurricular activities, making it a vibrant educational environment.

Qualifications

• Support students in overcoming barriers to learning.
• Foster positive relationships with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide additional support to students within the Foster Centre.
• Enable students to make good progress.

Skills

Support

Communication

Relationship Building

Job description

Learning Mentor
Permanent, 37 hours a week, term time only.

Closing Date: Midday on Saturday 31 May 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Salary: Scale 5 (Points 13 - 17) - £28,163 - £30,060
(Actual Annual Salary £25,649 - £27,377)
Starting Date: 1 September 2025

Our school is rated Good (Ofsted 2023) and is one of the most popular and successful 11-16 mixed comprehensive schools in the Preston Park area of Brighton, consistently oversubscribed.

Our curriculum is broad and balanced, offering many exciting opportunities for all students, both in school and out. We provide numerous extra-curricular activities, including sport, performing arts, student voice, Art, the Duke of Edinburgh award, and various trips. We believe there is something for everyone at Dorothy Stringer.

The role involves supporting students in overcoming barriers to learning and responding to their needs within the Foster Centre (our alternative curriculum centre). You will provide additional support to students and their families to foster positive relationships with the school, enabling students to make good progress.

For further details, see the Person Specification and Job Description.

How To Apply
Applications should be submitted using the application form along with a supporting letter, considering the Person Specification. In line with our safer recruitment policy, we do not accept CVs.

Please see the attached application form and related paperwork.

Completed applications should be returned to Alex Mitchell or Katie Welsh. If you experience any issues submitting electronically, please contact the school at 01273 852222.

Dorothy Stringer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and comply with the Department of Education's guidance, "Keeping Children Safe in Education."

Safeguarding Information - safeguarding Dorothy Stringer School (dorothy-stringer.co.uk)

• We reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.