Learning Mentor

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for. Chorlton High School is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Learning Mentor who is passionate about making a real difference to the lives of students. This is a Grade 4, permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The pro-rata salary is £22,710 and the full-time equivalent is £26,403.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and has the ability to form excellent relationships with pupils. Experience working in educational or youth support settings is desirable, but more importantly, we’re looking for someone with the empathy, patience and motivation to help young people to achieve.

Main purpose of the job:
As a Learning Mentor, you will play a key role in supporting students who may face social, emotional or behavioural challenges. You’ll work closely with teaching staff, parents and other professionals to provide tailored interventions, build trusting relationships and foster a positive and inclusive learning environment. All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust:
Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including:

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cycle scheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we re happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust:

What the school offers its staff:
Chorlton High School is a diverse and innovative secondary academy committed to providing outstanding education. We are a mixed, multi-cultural, and multi-faith community with strong links to local primary schools, sixth form providers, further education colleges, and businesses. Our students thrive on an exciting learning journey underpinned by academic rigour and creative flair. Driven by our core values, our dedicated staff ensure creativity, happiness, and success are central to every student’s experience.

CHS is recognised locally and nationally for educational excellence. Our ambitious and cutting-edge practices provide exemplary learning opportunities. Ofsted reports (2011, 2016, 2021) highlight many ‘Outstanding’ features and our focus on nurturing and inspiring students; ‘Pupils enjoy coming to school because it is a caring and supportive environment where they flourish.’ ‘Leaders and teachers collaborate across the Prospere Learning Trust to bring about purposeful, evidence-based change.'

Qualifications:

Experience in educational or youth support settings is desirable. The role requires empathy, patience and motivation to help young people achieve. Ability to form excellent relationships with pupils is important. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Job Application Information:
Please apply through Job Train:  CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. As per Keeping Children…