Job Description

https://www.highclareschool.co.uk/vacancies/learning-mentor-121/

Required for:

January 2026

We are seeking to recruit a Learning Mentor to join our Senior School Learning Support department to provide emotional encouragement and academic support to an individual with an Education Health Care Plan.

Applicants should be qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 3, or equivalent, with experience of working in a secondary school environment being an advantage. This position would particularly suit a recent graduate, though we welcome applications from all interested persons.

This is a full-time post 08:30am to 3:30pm, term time only, on a rolling fixed term contract until 31 August 2026 in the first instance.

Closing date: Friday 21 November 2025.

Interviews: TBC.

However, we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

How to apply:

Applicants are required to complete the Highclare School application form on the school website and provide a short covering letter detailing your suitability for the role. Completed application forms should be returned by email to HR@highclareschool.co.uk. CVs will not be accepted.

Highclare School is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we are part of. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, age or disability. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including referencing checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm

Pay: 15,100.00-21,200.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Life insurance On-site parking
Work Location: In person