Youth Mentor

Prospero Teaching; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a Youth Mentor to support pupils in Wythenshawe and Stockport. The role is part-time, up to 20 hours per week, and sessions run during school hours 9am–3pm, providing a flexible but school-aligned schedule.

You will provide one-to-one mentoring, lead activities, and help students achieve their personal and academic goals. The role requires empathy, strong communication, and a passion for helping young people navigate emotional and social challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience in mentoring, youth work or pastoral role in education or social care.
• Passion for working with young people facing emotional or social challenges.
• Excellent communication and ability to motivate young people.
• Empathy, patience, and a solutions-focused approach.
• Creative, energetic approach to engaging students in learning.
• Interest or background in mental health or youth services is a plus.
• Tuition experience for at least 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one mentoring.
• Lead activities and group sessions.
• Support students with academic and personal development goals.
• Foster confidence, resilience and self-esteem.

Skills

Mentoring

Youth work

Pastoral support

Communication

Empathy

Student engagement

Job description

Youth Mentor

If you're driven by making a tangible difference and are excited by the prospect of working in a rewarding, dynamic environment, then we want to hear from you!

About the Role

Are you someone who thrives on supporting young people through challenges and helping them discover their true potential? As a Youth Mentor in Wythenshawe and Stockport, you'll play a key role in guiding and inspiring students who need additional support in navigating both their academic and personal development. Whether it’s through one to one mentoring, leading activities, or supporting students in achieving their goals, you will help foster confidence, resilience, and self esteem.

This is a part-time role (up to 20 hours per week), paid at up to £30 per hour. Sessions take place during school hours, between 9am and 3pm, giving you flexibility while still fitting around the school day.

What Were Looking For

• Experience in a mentoring, youth work, or pastoral role, ideally within an education or social care setting
• Passion for working with young people facing emotional or social challenges
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to connect with and motivate young people
• Empathy, patience, and a solutions first approach to supporting students personal growth
• A creative, energetic approach to engaging students and helping them find joy in learning and personal development
• An interest or background in mental health, social work, or youth services would be an advantage
• Tuition experience for at least 1 year

To Be Eligible You Must

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Have an Enhanced DBS certificate (child barred list) or be willing to apply for a new one
• Provide two professional references from child related roles
• Be passionate about youth empowerment and creating a safe, inclusive environment for young people

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching before starting. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare