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.
• Have 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.
• Be knowledgeable in relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
• Have 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 Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
Recruitment timeline:
Closing Date: 23 April 2026
Shortlisting Date: 24 April 2026
Interview Date: 28 April 2026
We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs, a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
