Learning Mentor

Grade B £28,598 - £34,434 (pro rata)

Subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review” by the salary/Grade

Grade B £28,598 - £34,434 (pro rata)

Subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review” by the salary/Grade

PERMANENT

TERM TIME ONLY

36.50 HOURS PER WEEK

HOURS OF WORK: MONDAY- 8.00am - 4.00pm & TUESDAY - FRIDAY 8.00am - 3.45pm

EXPECTED

START DATE:

AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Hodge Hill Girls’ School is seeking a dedicated and proactive Learning Mentor to provide targeted support for pupils who may be experiencing barriers to learning. You will work closely with students, staff, families, and external agencies to help pupils develop confidence, resilience, and the skills needed to achieve their full potential.

As a valued member of our team, you will play an important role in promoting positive behaviour and supporting pupils’ emotional and social development. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

• Provide one-to-one and small-group mentoring to support pupils’ personal, social, and academic development.
• Identify and address barriers to learning through targeted intervention and support plans.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and regular attendance.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, acting as a trusted and supportive role model.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, parents/carers, and external agencies.
• Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress and the impact of interventions.
• Support the implementation of strategies that promote inclusion and wellbeing.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and confidentiality at all times.

• A mentoring qualification or working towards achieving this. Experience working with children or young people in a school setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships and inspire confidence in young people.
• An understanding of the challenges that can affect pupil engagement and achievement.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
• Works collaboratively and is committed to contributing positively to the wider life of the school.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• A* - C in GCSE English or Mathematics or equivalent.

• A high performing and ambitious working environment.
• A caring and happy community that always puts our young people first.
• A supportive environment that takes an active interest in your professional development and personal wellbeing.
• A highly supportive Senior Leadership Team.
• Access to a wide range of CPD courses.
• Use of a school laptop.
• Access to the local government pension scheme.
• 24-hour access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Classrooms equipped with projection and interactive capabilities.
• A well-equipped staffroom.
• Free on-site car park.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to Birmingham City Council reward scheme.

Found in the heart of the Hodge Hill community, we are a thriving secondary girl’s school with strong community roots and values. We know and care for every pupil as an individual. We strive to meet the needs of each member of our school community, celebrating diversity and always striving for equality in our school family and the wider world.

Our ethos encourages mutual respect and support to enable every pupil to make the greatest personal, social, and academic progress during their time with us, preparing them for successful careers and fulfilling lives. A relentless drive for the best academic progress for each individual pupil, sits comfortably alongside the wider curriculum…