Prendergast Ladywell School - Learning Mentor

We wish to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic person to join our Inclusion Team. You will play a key role in our Learning Mentor programme of intensive support for targeted students. Mentors are responsible for delivering 1:1 and small group interventions with students tosignificantly improve their behaviour (both social and learning), progress and attendance.

You will understand and implement the school’s Behaviour policy which will include operating the On Call system, issuing rewards and sanctions, investigating incidents that may arise within the school, taking statements from students and responding to staff accounts of incidents.

You will also be responsible for supervising students excluded from, or not working to, a normal timetable. 

The successful candidate will have:

• experience of working with young people who display challenging behaviour and the ability to motivate and encourage students;
• experience of resolving conflict and facilitating mediation between young people;
• well-developed interpersonal skills to be able to relate well to a wide range of people including students, staff, parents/carers and external professionals;
• an understanding of the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues affecting children and young people;
• the ability to work constructively independently and as part of a team;
• knowledge of current child protection and safeguarding practice;
• be self-motivated, enthusiastic, creative and adaptable;
• good ICT skills including using email and database systems.

Salary:                        Scale 6 (point 18 - 20) £36,345- £37,437 pro-rata

Hours:                        35 hours a week, 39 weeks a year (term time only including 5 INSET days)

Prendergast Ladywell School is part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools; we believe that all our students can achieve excellence and that they deserve the very best teachers and resources to reach their potential. Our caring environment values achievement and we insist on tolerance and mutual respect.

You will have the opportunity to work with a forward thinking school leadership team. We provide a comprehensive and supportive induction programme for all new members of staff.  You will also have access to a rich and varied CPD programme within the school and across the Federation.

If you are someone who puts students first and is prepared to go the extra mile for every one of our students, then we want to hear from you.

To apply, please click here.

Closing Date:             9:30am on Monday 1 September 2025

Interviews:                 Friday 5 September 2025

Please note CVs are not accepted.

The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.