Learning and Behaviour Mentor

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School

Rookery Avenue
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Wigan
WN4 9PF

Salary: Grade 6 SCP 14-20, £25,296 - £27,914 per annum. £15.31 - £16.89 per hour

37 hours per week, term time working 39 weeks per year

Temporary until 31^st August 2027

Required for 1st September 2026

Closing date: Friday 26^th June 2026 @ 9.00am

What is it like to attend this school?

“Pupils speak with pride about what they have learned. They leave school thoroughly prepared and highly motivated for their next steps in education, employment or training. Pupils achieve extremely well and hold high aspirations for themselves. Pupils attend school regularly and behaviour is exemplary across the school day”. - Ofsted 2026

The Governors of St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning and Behaviour Mentor.

The successful candidate should be able to work directly with identified individuals or groups of students to help overcome barriers to learning, improve behaviour and raise achievement. The role will involve working closely with the Directors of Learning to support students daily around the school and classroom.

As the Learning and Behaviour Mentor you will help students to develop their approach and attitude to learning, this may involve working with students who have social, emotional or behavioural problems. We are looking for someone who can use innovative, creative and professional practice to engage and inspire students to learn. Resilience and a sense of humour is essential!

We are a forward-looking and flourishing school, well regarded for the excellence of our academic achievement and the high level of motivation of pupils and staff. Visitors to our school never fail to comment on our respectful students, the positive team ethos amongst staff and the friendly welcome that they receive.

It really is worth applying for this post and joining somewhere special.

To apply for the position please visit the school website: www.arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk to download an application form, which must be returned addressed to the Headteacher at the school address or via email to recruitment@arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk. If you require further information about the vacancy please contact Mrs P Lennon, Clerk to Governors, at the school on 01942 7286512 x 2223 or PLennon@arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk.

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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