Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only plus 5 inset days
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Numeracy/Literacy skills with a good level of knowledge and understanding (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2 or higher)
Start Date (subject to pre-employment checks): 25th May 2026
Salary: Grade 4 - The pro-rata salary is £22,710 and the full-time equivalent is £26,403
Chorlton High School is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Learning Mentor who is passionate about making a real different to the lives of students
As a Learning Mentor, you will play a key role in supporting students who may face social, emotional or behavioural challenges. You’ll work closely with teaching staff, parents and other professionals to provide tailored interventions, build trusting relationships and foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, and has the ability to form excellent relationships with pupils. Experience working in educational or youth support settings is desirable, but more importantly, we’re looking for someone with the empathy, patience and motivation to help young people to achieve.
Your work will include:
- Providing pastoral support and mentoring to pupils
- Supporting students with additional needs, including SEND
- Delivering tailored interventions to improve engagement, behaviour and attendance
- Supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom
- Building strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers
- Monitoring and recording student progress and contributing to support plans
- Promoting inclusion, wellbeing and positive behaviour across the school
To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.
We are looking for someone who: - Is passionate about supporting young people to succeed
- Has experience working with children or young people (education or youth settings desirable)
- Can build strong, positive relationships with pupils and adults
- Demonstrates empathy, patience and resilience
- Works effectively as part of a team
- Has strong communication and organisational skills
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Experience supporting pupils with additional needs or delivering mentoring interventions would be advantageous.
Why Join Us
- A welcoming and supportive school community
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- A role where you can make a genuine impact every day
- A strong commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and student success
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and inclusive school community, where you will play a vital role in helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
Please follow the online application process to be considered, early applications are encouraged. The role is due to close on 19th April and interviews will take place in school late April.
All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.
Working for Prospere Learning Trust
Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.
- High quality CPD for all roles
- Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
- Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
- Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
- Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
- Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
- Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
- Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
- Mental Health First Aid in every school
- Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
- bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk
Chorlton High School
Chorlton High School (CHS) is a diverse and innovative secondary academy committed to providing outstanding education. We are a mixed, multi-cultural, and multi-faith community with strong links to local primary schools, sixth form providers, further education colleges, and businesses. Our students thrive on an exciting learning journey underpinned by academic rigour and creative flair. Driven by our core values, our dedicated staff ensure creativity, happiness, and success are central to every student’s experience. We aim to develop:
- SUCCESSFUL learners with foundations for lifelong success.
- CREATIVE learners who are imaginative risk-takers.
- HAPPY learners whose confidence comes from within.
CHS is recognised locally and nationally for educational excellence. Our ambitious and cutting-edge practices provide exemplary learning opportunities.
Our Ofsted reports (2011, 2016, 2021) highlight many ‘Outstanding’ features and our focus on nurturing and inspiring students;
‘Pupils enjoy coming to school because it is a caring and supportive environment where they flourish.’
‘Leaders and teachers collaborate across the Prospere Learning Trust to bring about purposeful, evidence-based change.' Ofsted 2021
Job Application Information
CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
For application support contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email jobs@prospere.org.uk
As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.
All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
