The Holt School - Sixth Form Learning Mentor

Ashridgenursery; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor to join their supportive team. This role focuses on empowering Sixth Form students to become independent learners while providing essential guidance on higher education and career options. The school, known for its outstanding reputation, offers a nurturing environment that fosters innovation and creativity. With a commitment to student success, this position provides an opportunity to make a significant impact on young lives. If you are passionate about education and eager to support students in their academic journey, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Training and Support

Well-resourced Teaching Spaces

Innovative Learning Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students in an educational setting.
• Ability to provide guidance on higher education and career paths.

Responsibilities

• Support Sixth Form students in achieving their full potential.
• Assist in the day-to-day running of the Sixth Form team.

Skills

Student Support

Independent Learning Development

Higher Education Advice

Education

Relevant Educational Qualification

Job description

The Holt School - Sixth Form Learning Mentor

Occupational group: School support

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: 32.5 Hours per week 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, Term time only, plus two inset days

Location: The Holt School, Holt Lane, Wokingham, RG41 1EE

The Holt is a popular and oversubscribed 11-16 girls and 16-18 co-ed comprehensive school, which converted to academy status in July 2011. The school was judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in March 2023; there are 1454 students on roll (259 in the Sixth Form).

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Mentor to join our team to provide support for students. Your duties will be wide ranging, focusing primarily on helping Sixth Form students to achieve their full potential by developing their skills as independent learners and offering higher education/careers advice. You will also be required to support the Sixth Form Team in the day to day running of the Sixth Form.

We can offer you:

• a learning environment that promotes innovation and creativity;
• appealing and well-resourced specialist teaching and display spaces;
• interested and committed students who achieve significantly above the national average;
• training and support.

Further details and the Support Staff application form can be downloaded from our school website. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Prospective applicants are welcome to telephone Mrs Emma Salamut-Ward, Head of Sixth Form for more information about this post.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Closing Date: 9am, Thursday, 24th April 2025

We reserve the right to assess and interview on receipt of application.