Job Description
Learning Mentor - Secondary School
📍 Location: Sutton, South London
📅 Start Date: September 2025
💼 Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only
Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive both academically and emotionally? A caring and inclusive secondary school in Sutton is seeking a dedicated and motivated Learning Mentor to join our pastoral team this September.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students who may be facing barriers to learning, including social, emotional, or behavioural challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
Working one-to-one and in small groups with students who need additional support.
Helping students improve attendance, motivation, and engagement in learning.
Building positive relationships and acting as a trusted role model.
Supporting students in overcoming challenges both inside and outside the classroom.
Collaborating with teachers, pastoral staff, and external agencies to provide tailored interventions.
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience working with young people in an educational, youth work, or mentoring capacity.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
A patient, empathetic, and supportive approach.
The ability to motivate and inspire students to make positive choices.
A genuine passion for student wellbeing and development.
We Offer:
A warm, supportive, and inclusive school community.
A dedicated pastoral team with a focus on student welfare.
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.
