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Teaching Vacancies; Salford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbour Academy, part of Kings Academy Trust, is seeking a Learning Mentor. You will support vulnerable pupils with tailored 1:1 and small group interventions, promote attendance and engagement, and collaborate with families and external agencies to aid academic, social, and emotional growth.

The role requires a calm, flexible, nurturing approach and a strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusion, within a small, supportive team dedicated to getting every learner back on track.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion in every interaction.
• Ability to deliver targeted interventions to vulnerable learners.
• Positive, calm, nurturing approach to support pupil development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions to pupils.
• Promote attendance and engagement in learning activities.
• Support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development.
• Collaborate with staff, families and external agencies to track progress.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group work

Pastoral care

Safeguarding

Attendance engagement

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Term time only + 5 inset days

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to re‑engage with education and reach their full potential?

Arbour Academy is a small, nurturing provision for up to 70 learners who are unable to access mainstream education due to social, emotional and mental health needs. As part of Kings Academy Trust, we offer a trauma‑informed, therapeutic environment where relationships, pastoral care and personalised support are at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a committed and compassionate Learning Mentor to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference—supporting pupils through 1:1 and small group interventions, helping them to overcome barriers to learning, develop resilience and build the confidence and life skills they need for the future.

You will work closely with staff, families and external agencies to deliver targeted interventions, promote attendance and engagement, and support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development. A calm, flexible and nurturing approach is essential, along with a strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

In return, you will be part of a supportive and skilled team, working in a setting where relationships matter and every success—no matter how small—is celebrated.

Key Dates:

Provisional Interview date: Friday 2nd October 2026

Safeguarding & Application Information:

Arbour Academy is committed to promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check, provide suitable references, provide evidence of qualifications and be subject to identity checks.

What the school offers its staff

A small, nurturing school environment within the Kings Academy Trust

A supportive and collaborative leadership team committed to staff development

High-quality professional development and leadership opportunities

A strong pastoral and therapeutic offer, including access to counselling and specialist support

A values‑driven culture where relationships, inclusion and staff wellbeing are prioritised

The opportunity to play a key role in shaping provision and improving life chances for young people

The opportunity to help shape the future of an ambitious, growing school

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.