Pastoral and Academic Mentor

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Pastoral and Academic Mentor to provide guidance and support to students. The successful candidate will oversee pastoral care, set high standards for behaviour and attendance, and actively support academic progress. This role offers a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development, making a real difference in students’ lives. Applications must be submitted by 12.00 noon on January 5, 2026.

Benefits

Excellent professional development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience providing academic and pastoral support to students.
• Strong communication skills to engage with parents.
• Ability to maintain accurate pastoral records.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pastoral responsibility for an assigned group of students.
• Set standards for student behaviour and attendance.
• Intervene and support students in classrooms.

Skills

Experience in supporting students

Passion for mentoring

Job description

Walker Riverside Academy is an exciting and thriving secondary school at the heart of its community in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne. Walker is an oversubscribed secondary school with 1100 students on roll and this number is predicted to increase over coming years.

We help our students to aim high, be proud and love life, in both their academic and career aspirations, supporting them at every step and guiding them upon options available. It is the daily embodiment of this ethos that makes Walker a truly special school community. We want our students to be proud of both themselves and the school community they attend, whilst developing a love of academy life.

We are seeking an outstanding Pastoral and Academic Mentor to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team and play a key role in ensuring our students are supported both academically and pastorally and to ensure we meet the needs of our students.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Having overall pastoral responsibility for an allocated group of students within an allocated house/year group.
• Setting high standards and expectations in student behaviour, attendance and appearance.
• Supporting students’ academic and pastoral progress by intervention and interaction in classrooms during identified periods.
• Communicating with parents regarding a range of issues.
• Ensuring all students are offered pastoral and academic guidance, mentoring and counselling where required so that they can maximise their potential.
• Ensuring accurate and effective pastoral records are kept on all students.

If you have experience of providing support to students and are passionate about supporting our students to be the best they can be, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, excellent professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of our students.

We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD. Opportunities are also available for Trust wide working and career development opportunities. You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated SLT, CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board.

The deadline for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday, 5 January 2026. Please return completed applications to [e-mail]

Walker Riverside Academy and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Application packs and further information can be found on the academy trust website https://www.tynecoast.academy/join-our-mat/recruitment