Youth Mentor

Abbeyfield; Far Cotton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbeyfield School is seeking a Youth Mentor to build trusted relationships with students, families, pastoral teams and external agencies. You will support young people to overcome challenges, rediscover confidence and realise potential through one-to-one mentoring and targeted interventions.

Join a team dedicated to improving attendance, wellbeing and personal development, and collaborate across Creative Education Trust to create opportunities for every learner to thrive now and beyond school

Qualifications

• Strong communication and literacy skills with English and Maths qualifications at GCSE Grade 3 (or equivalent) or above.
• Youth support experience helping children or young people.
• Ability to recognise and respond to barriers to learning, engagement and wellbeing.
• Resilient, empathetic and approachable nature enabling trust with students and families.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students, parents, colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one mentoring to students.
• Deliver small group interventions and personalised support plans.
• Support improved attendance, engagement, wellbeing and personal development.
• Collaborate with pastoral teams and external agencies to identify barriers and provide appropriate support.

Skills

Communication skills

Literacy skills

Youth support

Motivate others

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

This is more than a job, it's a chance to be the person who helps change a young person's story. As our Youth Mentor at Abbeyfield School, you'll build trusted relationships with students, families, pastoral teams and external agencies, supporting young people to overcome challenges, rediscover their confidence and believe in their potential. Through one-to-one mentoring, small group interventions and personalised support plans, you'll help students improve attendance, engagement, wellbeing and personal development, while developing the resilience, self-esteem and life skills they need to succeed. You'll work collaboratively to identify barriers to learning, connect students with the right support and create opportunities that enable them to thrive both in school and beyond. Every conversation, every breakthrough and every success will be an opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact on a young person's future.

• Strong communication and literacy skills: with English and Maths qualifications at GCSE Grade 3 (or equivalent) or above.
• Youth support: experience supporting children or young people
• An understanding of the challenges young people face: with the ability to recognise and respond to barriers to learning, engagement and wellbeing.
• A resilient, empathetic and approachable nature: enabling you to build trust and positive relationships with students and families.
• The ability to motivate and inspire others: confidently engaging with students, parents, colleagues and wider stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.

Pastoral Team at Abbeyfield School

Passionate about ensuring every student feels known, supported and able to succeed. Made up of dedicated professionals who champion student wellbeing, personal development and positive behaviour, the team works collaboratively to provide tailored support, build strong relationships and help young people navigate the challenges of school life. With a shared commitment to high expectations and student success, the team creates an environment where students are encouraged to grow in confidence, resilience and independence.

About Abbeyfield School

Abbeyfield School is a values-led community where staff are supported, empowered, and inspired to make a real impact. Guided by our principles of Ambition, Respect, and Kindness, we foster a collaborative culture where every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of our students. Staff wellbeing is a genuine priority, with clear systems, consistent processes, and a calendar that supports work-life balance. Professional development is central to our ethos. Whether you're starting out or stepping into leadership, you'll benefit from high-quality CPD, coaching, and opportunities to collaborate across Creative Education Trust schools. Our students are curious, courteous, and eager to learn, and our inclusive, restorative approach to behaviour helps every learner feel safe and supported. Abbeyfield is a school where staff are trusted to lead, reflect, and grow. With excellent facilities and a strong team ethos, it's a place where you can develop your career and be part of something meaningful. If you're looking for a school that values its people and puts students at the heart of everything, Abbeyfield is the place for you. To find out more please visit our website.

About Creative Education Trust

Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we've worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner. We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future. We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together. Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.

Essential Information

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.