Learning Mentors - Whitmore Park Primary SchoolJobsGoPublic

What is the job role?

We have the following vacancies to start on as soon as possible.

Learning Mentors

We are looking to appoint someone 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.

Who are we looking for?

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

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: [email protected] or Tel: 02476 335697 if you would like to arrange an appointment.

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.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 15/11/2026

Interview date: week commencing 16/11/2026

Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at [email protected] or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

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, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

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.