Mentor - Construction

Posting date:	20 January 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Competitive
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	19 February 2026
Location:	Bury, BL9 7PZ
Company:	inploi
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	75779945

Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate practitioner to support inclusive practice and pastoral care across the school. The role involves delivering targeted interventions for pupils with barriers to learning, building confidence, monitoring progress, and providing feedback. You will work closely with staff to ensure consistency in behavioural development and academic progress, while taking responsibility for the pastoral care and wellbeing of students under your remit. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive school environment.

Why Join Ash Grove School

Ash Grove School, formally Spring Lane School, is a specialist Pupil Referral Unit, dedicated to providing tailored education and support for young people facing challenges in mainstream education. We offer a nurturing and structured environment where students can re-engage with learning, develop resilience, and achieve personal success. Our dedicated staff work closely with students, families, and external agencies to ensure that every child receives the support they need to thrive.

We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence. Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff

We are laying strong foundations for growth and have a clear vision for the trust. This role is a key part of our growth strategy and could be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate ready for their next step. We are a values driven organisation, are highly ambitious, passionate about doing things with integrity whilst maintaining a good sense of humour.

We would be happy to arrange a visit to the school, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.

Please contact Ash Grove School on 0161 724 2900 or by emailing enquiries@ashgrove.oaklp.uk to arrange a visit.

Our Employee Benefits

At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
• Networking opportunities across our trust
• Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare plan through Medicash and is an easy to use health insurance. The health cash plan provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills, benefiting from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals
• Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service.

Application

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

For further information about the role please contact Ash Grove School on 0161 724 2900 or by emailing enquiries@ashgrove.oaklp.uk

To apply, follow the link - https://ce0218li.webitrent.com/ce0218li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=486436cxPO&VACANCY_ID=885766rfjt

Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Oak Learning Partnership

Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.

‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.

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