Pastoral and Learning Mentor

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a dedicated Pastoral and Learning Mentor to join their team in Bristol. The role involves supporting underperforming students, assisting teachers with classroom management, and working closely with families to enhance student progress. Ideal candidates will have school experience, be empathetic and organized, and show a commitment to safeguarding. This is a fixed-term position until 31st August 2027, with a typical working schedule from 8:15 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Continuing professional development

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Automatic pension enrolment

Qualifications

• Experience working within a school environment preferred.
• Knowledge of strategies to overcome learning barriers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Support underperforming learners individually or in groups.
• Assist teachers with behavioral management.
• Liaise with professionals regarding students' needs.
• Engage with families to support student progress.
• Maintain a pastoral register for the school.

Skills

Experience in a school setting

Patience and empathy

Organizational skills

Time management

Job description

About Us

Cathedral Schools Trust (CST) is a family of schools committed to inspiring learning both in and beyond the classroom. With a strong focus on music and the creative arts, we support every student and staff member in reaching their full potential. If you're looking for a Trust that values creativity, growth, and meaningful learning, CST could be the perfect place for you.

The Opportunity

Role

We are looking for an excellent and committed Pastoral and Learning Mentor to join our outstanding team working 8:15am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday, term‑time only plus INSET days on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2027. A typical week in this role may include the following:

Responsibilities

• Support learners who are underperforming in their subjects, either on a one‑to‑one basis outside the classroom or within lessons.
• Provide class teachers with support to manage any behavioural needs in class or in a calm space.
• Liaise with relevant professionals and individuals, e.g. educational psychologists and social services.
• Support lunchtimes and play opportunities.
• Maintain regular contact with families/carers of children to keep them informed of the child's needs and progress, and to secure positive parental support and involvement.
• Develop and maintain the pastoral register for the school.

About You

You are likely to have experience of working within a school in a similar role and knowledge of barriers to learning and strategies/interventions to overcome them. You will be patient, empathetic, and approachable, with high expectations of all pupils. You will also be organised, proactive, and self‑motivated with good time management.

Benefits

• Continuing professional development.
• Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, support and advice on a wide array of areas.
• Discounted gym membership, Cycle‑to‑work scheme, eyesight test vouchers.
• Flexible working fully supported and enhanced family‑friendly policies.
• Automatic enrolment in the Teachers Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund.

How to apply

We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. If you are excited about this role and can demonstrate many but not all of the requirements on the job description and/or person specification, we would encourage you to apply as you may just be the person we are looking for. Please complete our application form by midnight on Sunday 4th January 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview week beginning 12th January 2026. All candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application following the closing date.

Commitment to safeguarding and equality

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Cathedral Schools Trust are subject to pre‑employment checks, including but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status. We particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups.

The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of the interview process.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self‑declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are 'spent' unless they are 'protected' under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.