Youth Mentor (Part-Time) — Inspire Confidence & Growth

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

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.