Learning Mentor (Literacy Intervention)
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 3BU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 485fc8d8-78af-45b6-9ab6-d8ff042a3224 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential
• Level 2 qualifications in English & Maths
• Appropriate qualifications at Level 3
• Ability to engage constructively with and relate to a wide range of young people and families/carers and to see a child’s needs. Recent experience of working with young people and families
• Ability to work effectively and command the confidence of staff within the school and to work as part of a team to provide support to children and young people
• Ability to assess and review young people and family circumstances and plan appropriate responses. Drawing on in-school and external advice and expertise where necessary
• A proven track record in working with young people
• Ability to identify potential barriers to learning and jointly engage in strategies to overcome these barriers
• Willingness to undertake training required for the role
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Commitment to continued professional development
• Understanding of current developments in monitoring pupil progress at relevant Key Stages
• Awareness of safeguarding processes and responsibilities
• Commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school
• Commitment to the success and well-being of all students
• Understands and actively supports the school’s policies and procedures
• A willingness to be flexible in a changing environment
Desirable
• Appropriate Degree
• Additional qualifications related to education
• Proven record of dealing effectively with behaviour management issues
• Experience of strategies for raising pupil attainment
• Knowledge of self-review procedures
• Play an active part in the wider school community
What the school offers its staff
Our school offers a comprehensive staff wellbeing package designed to support, appreciate, and reward our staff. This includes:
• Access to Counselling
• Physiotherapy referrals
• Staff Wellbeing (Vivup) package– including multiple wellbeing, lifestyle, and financial benefits through our dedicated portal
Discounts & Perks
• Teacher-specific discounts through Discounts for Teachers(school email required)
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, unlocking wide-ranging retail, food, and entertainment discounts
• Theatre ticket discounts via ATG
• A 20% discount card for Almond pubs, available Monday–Friday
Events, Culture & Appreciation
• Early finish for staff on the last full day of each term
• Commuted INSET day in December, supporting work/life balance
• Summer and Christmas events
• End-of-year staff gathering to celebrate the school year together
• Food provided for staff during September INSET days
Everyday Staff Comforts
• Free tea, coffee, and milk available to all staff, every day
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Essential
• Level 2 qualifications in English & Maths
• Appropriate qualifications at Level 3
• Ability to engage constructively with and relate to a wide range of young people and families/carers and to see a child’s needs. Recent experience of working with young people and families
• Ability to work effectively and command the confidence of staff within the school and to work as part of a team to provide support to children and young people
• Ability to assess and review young people and family circumstances and plan appropriate responses. Drawing on in-school and external advice and expertise where necessary
• A proven track record in working with young people
• Ability to identify potential barriers to learning and jointly engage in strategies to overcome these barriers
• Willingness to undertake training required for the role
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Commitment to continued professional development
• Understanding of current developments in monitoring pupil progress at relevant Key Stages
• Awareness of safeguarding processes and responsibilities
• Commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school
• Commitment to the success and well-being of all students
• Understands and actively supports the school’s policies and procedures
• A willingness to be flexible in a changing environment
Desirable
• Appropriate Degree
• Additional qualifications related to education
• Proven record of dealing effectively with behaviour management issues
• Experience of strategies for raising pupil attainment
• Knowledge of self-review procedures
• Play an active part in the wider school community
What the school offers its staff
Our school offers a comprehensive staff wellbeing package designed to support, appreciate, and reward our staff. This includes:
• Access to Counselling
• Physiotherapy referrals
• Staff Wellbeing (Vivup) package– including multiple wellbeing, lifestyle, and financial benefits through our dedicated portal
Discounts & Perks
• Teacher-specific discounts through Discounts for Teachers(school email required)
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, unlocking wide-ranging retail, food, and entertainment discounts
• Theatre ticket discounts via ATG
• A 20% discount card for Almond pubs, available Monday–Friday
Events, Culture & Appreciation
• Early finish for staff on the last full day of each term
• Commuted INSET day in December, supporting work/life balance
• Summer and Christmas events
• End-of-year staff gathering to celebrate the school year together
• Food provided for staff during September INSET days
Everyday Staff Comforts
• Free tea, coffee, and milk available to all staff, every day
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.