Progress Mentor

Tradewind Recruitment; Bebington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support agency is seeking a Progress Mentor for a secondary school in Bebington. The role involves providing targeted academic and pastoral support to students, helping them build confidence and overcome learning barriers. Ideal candidates should possess experience with young people, strong communication skills, and the ability to foster positive learning habits. This is a full-time, term-time only position offering competitive pay rates and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Access to free CPD and professional development

Support from experienced education consultants

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in an educational, mentoring, or youth work setting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships.
• A calm, patient, and supportive approach.
• Ability to motivate students and help them develop positive learning habits.
• Confident IT user with strong organizational skills.
• A valid enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one).

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group mentoring for students identified as requiring extra support.
• Monitoring academic progress and attendance, setting achievable goals with students.
• Supporting behaviour for learning, emotional wellbeing, and pastoral needs.
• Liaising with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies.
• Delivering intervention sessions to improve motivation, resilience, and study skills.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to student support plans.

Job description

Job Title: Progress Mentor - Secondary School
Location: Wirral
Start Date: 05/01/2026
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Are you passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential? Tradewind is currently recruiting a Progress Mentor to join a forward-thinking secondary school, providing targeted academic, pastoral, and behavioural support to help students thrive.

About the Role

As a Progress Mentor, you will work closely with pastoral leaders and classroom staff to support students who need additional guidance with their attainment, engagement, and wellbeing. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young people, building confidence, and helping them overcome barriers to learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group mentoring for students identified as requiring extra support
• Monitoring academic progress and attendance, setting achievable goals with students
• Supporting behaviour for learning, emotional wellbeing, and pastoral needs
• Liaising with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies
• Delivering intervention sessions to improve motivation, resilience, and study skills
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to student support plans

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with young people in an educational, mentoring, or youth work setting
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships
• A calm, patient, and supportive approach
• Ability to motivate students and help them develop positive learning habits
• Confident IT user with strong organisational skills
• A valid enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one)

Why Work Through Tradewind

• Competitive daily pay rates, paid weekly via PAYE
• Access to free CPD and professional development via The National College
• Support from an experienced team of education consultants
• Part of one of the most recommended agencies in the North West with 700+ 5-star Google reviews

How to Apply

To express interest or request further information, please click 'apply now' or send your CV to as soon as possible.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references