Are you a resilient and adaptable individual with a passion for supporting young people to reach their full potential? We are looking for a dedicated Learning Mentor to join our team at our Youth Challenge Academy. In this valuable role, you will provide tailored support to pupils who face barriers to learning, helping them to build confidence, develop positive behaviours, and re-engage with education. You will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies to create a supportive and structured environment where every pupil can thrive. If you have strong communication skills, a patient and empathetic approach, and the ability to inspire and motivate young people, we would love to hear from you! To apply, please follow the link and download the trust application form, which should be completed in full and submitted with a letter of application outlining how you meet the requirements of the post. This should be no more than two sides of A4. The link can be found on the vacancies page of our website. https://www.boltonimpacttrust.org.uk/join-us/vacancies Visits to the Academy are welcome by prior arrangement. Candidates should contact the Headteacher, Miss V. Sutton, on 01204 338574 or email: SuttonV@boltonimpacttrust.org.uk Applications should be submitted by Midnight on Sunday, 22nd February 2026, to the School Business Manager, Ruth Jackson, at JacksonR@boltonimpacttrust.org.uk Interviews will be held in the week commencing 9th March 2026 Why you? You have the flexibility to support pupils across a range of curricular activities You are highly organised and an effective communicator. You have experience of working with young people and a commitment to raising pupils’ levels across the curriculum. You have knowledge of appropriate behaviour modification approaches The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, positive, optimistic, flexible and motivated, with personal drive. You will be able to communicate effectively with adults and pupils, and can work as part of a team. Why choose us? At BIT, we value all members of staff. We have a strong focus on staff wellbeing, providing access to wellbeing support services. We are a growing Multi Academy Trust (MAT) Guidance of a supportive and experienced executive leadership team who invest in the development of their teams and the Trust Encouragement of further and continued professional development Competitive salary Fantastic Local Government Pension Scheme Calculate your take home pay. Use this service to estimate how much Income Tax and National Insurance you should pay for the current tax year. Employment could affect your benefits, find out more here. Turn2us Benefits Calculator.Supporting Documents
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Location
Smithills Dean Rd, Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, BL1 6JT, United Kingdom
Job ID
4274
