Learning Mentor - Whitmore Park Primary School

We have the following vacancy to start on 1.9.25.

Learning Mentor

We are looking to appoint a person who will share our vision for high quality education for all our children and also shows enthusiasm and motivation to:

To work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to address the needs of pupils, who need help and support to overcome barriers to learning, both inside and outside school to achieve to their full potential.

To develop positive one to one mentoring relationships with pupils identified as needing support.

To contribute to raising standards of attainment, improving attendance, reducing exclusions and maintaining good standards of behaviour

To support all children to feel happy and safe in school.

The school offers all of their staff fantastic support within a strong programme of professional development.

Work Pattern

35 hours per week

Term time only plus inset days (39 weeks)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS is needed for this post. Two references will be taken up for all short-listed candidates prior to interview or appointment.

If you are interested, a visit to the school is highly recommended. Please contact Jo Davis, Office Manager at Email: admin@whitmorepark.org or Tel: 02476 335697 if you would like to arrange an appointment.

Completed applications can be emailed to: jobs@whitmorepark.org , handed in at the School Office or posted to the school for the attention of Mrs Christine Clough, School Business Manager.

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification

Or you can download the application pack and return completed direct to the school.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 13th July 2025

Interview date: Week commencing 14th July 2025

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.