Learning Mentor

Job Title: Learning Mentor

Actual Annual Salary: £27,362 - £29,850 based on hours and weeks worked.

Full Time Equivalent Salary: CLF Grade D (£31,954 - £34,860) based on full time, all year round.

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only plus inset days

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Start Date 3 September 2026

We are looking for a Learning Mentor to join our team at Broadoak Academy. In this role you will work in partnership with teachers using advanced levels of knowledge and skill to ensure individual student learning needs are met, to discuss and monitor progress, to plan learning activities, to address any concerns and share strategies and good practice, to support with 1-1 mentoring for our students.

About you:

You will:

• Have good literacy and numeracy skills evidenced by a minimum of 5 GCSEs grade C or above (including Maths and English) or equivalent.

• Possesses relevant NVQ level 3 in education (such as Learning and Development and Support Services for Children, Young People, and Those who Care for Them, Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools) or equivalent qualification/ experience.

• An understanding of the range of issues that can affect a young people and disadvantaged sections of the community. Have a willingness to keep up to date with developments in this area.

• Knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation

• Proven experience working with young people as a Learning Mentor or in a related area such as education, youth work or health and social work

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

Broadoak Academy is an ever-growing secondary school located in Weston-Super-Mare and is quickly becoming the school of choice for parents in the Town.  We are very proud to be an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school.  We have a strong sense of belonging and community, and as such, we work together to offer students a well- balanced, happy and successful education. Our community is assured of Broadoak’s pivotal role in their children’s education, well-being and futures.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Governme