Sixth Form Learning Mentor - UTC Warrington

About us

UTC Warrington is a school and sixth form with a clear focus and vision: to prepare students for high-quality careers in science, technology, and engineering. Our students study a broad range of academic subjects, including GCSEs and a variety of post-16 qualifications. Alongside this, we offer students the opportunity to develop their technical knowledge and skills by working directly with the region’s leading employers.

We are proud to be a Skills Builder Gold Award holder, a framework we embed within our personal development programme. Combined with opportunities to participate in high-quality enrichment activities — such as cadets, NCS, student leadership, and robotics — our students are exceptionally well-prepared for the world of work. 

We boast fantastic facilities and state-of-the-art equipment. Students benefit from working with industry professionals and teachers who have strong industry experience, progressing onto world-class degrees and apprenticeship opportunities. UTC Warrington is currently ranked 10th out of 4,373 schools and colleges nationally for students entering higher and degree apprenticeships. 

Our strong partnerships with a wide range of local, national, and international businesses enable staff to link their teaching directly to an applied, employment-focused educational environment. 

The role

To support all sixth-form students, including T Level learners, to fulfil their potential, maximise their attainment, develop the personal and professional skills they need to thrive, and progress successfully towards ambitious destinations, including apprenticeships, university, higher technical study and employment.

Through a strong culture of nurture and support, staff promote positive relationships, resilience, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing, enabling students to feel confident, valued and prepared for their future. Nurture is important for the development of wellbeing, with staff promoting positive relationships, resilience, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about young people and their success
• Positive, enthusiastic and inspirational
• Great at building relationships and creating trust
• Committed to wellbeing, resilience and confidence
• Focused on high expectations and ambitious outcomes
• Ready to inspire students to achieve their future goals
• Skilled at supporting students towards university, apprenticeships, employment and further study

Key dates and Information

Application deadline: Sunday, 22 November 2026

Interview date: W/C 30 November 2026

Expected working start date: November 2026

Salary: SCP 14-18 £25,408 - £27,126 Actual Pro Rata Salary

Contract type: Fixed Term

Working patterns: Full-Time;