School Progress Mentor

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

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated School Progress Mentor to support students in a Wirral secondary school. Your role involves helping students improve engagement, behaviour, and academic progress through targeted interventions. The ideal candidate has experience in education or mentoring, excellent organisational skills, and a genuine passion for student success. This position offers competitive pay and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates, paid weekly

Access to CPD and training

Support from experienced consultants

Strong partnerships with local schools

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young people in educational or mentoring roles.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to motivate students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support identified students to improve engagement and academic progress.
• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions.
• Monitor pupil progress and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Motivation and guidance

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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

Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their full academic potential? Do you have the skills to motivate, guide, and support students to overcome barriers and make excellent progress? We're looking for a dedicated and proactive School Progress Mentor to join a Wirral secondary school with an immediate start available.

About the Role

As a School Progress Mentor, you will work closely with students across Key Stages 3 and 4, supporting them to stay on track with their learning, improve their engagement, and reach their academic targets. You'll collaborate with teachers, pastoral teams, and senior leaders to identify underperformance, deliver targeted interventions, and provide personalised support that boosts confidence and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support identified students to improve engagement, behaviour, attendance, and academic progress
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions focused on study skills, motivation, organisation, and subject‑specific support
• Monitor pupil progress and maintain accurate records
• Work closely with teachers to understand learning needs and tailor support accordingly
• Build positive, supportive relationships with pupils to help remove barriers to learning
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers and staff to promote a consistent approach to student progress
• Contribute to whole‑school strategies aimed at raising attainment and aspirations

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with young people in an education, mentoring, or pastoral capacity
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to motivate and guide students
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, patient, and supportive approach
• A genuine passion for student development and achievement
• A valid enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one)

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience supporting KS3/KS4 students or delivering academic interventions
• Background in mentoring, coaching, youth work, teaching assistant work, or pastoral support

Why Work Through Tradewind?

• Competitive daily pay rates, paid weekly via PAYE
• Liverpool's most recommended education agency, with over 700 5‑star Google reviews
• Exclusive access to CPD and training via The National College
• Support from dedicated consultants with extensive experience placing pastoral and mentoring staff
• Strong partnerships with schools across Wirral and the wider Liverpool City Region

How to Apply

To express interest or request further information, please click 'apply now' or send your CV and a brief cover letter to (url removed) 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.