Learning Mentor
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Learning Mentor
Working within a school environment, staff in this position support daily routines and pupil needs. Collaboration with school staff is central to ensuring pupils are supported, expectations are clear, and safeguarding standards are upheld. Reliability, adaptability, and professionalism are essential.
Job Description
Working within a school environment, staff in this position support daily routines and pupil needs. Collaboration with school staff is central to ensuring pupils are supported, expectations are clear, and safeguarding standards are upheld. Reliability, adaptability, and professionalism are essential. Supports daily school routines and operations. Works collaboratively with staff and pupils. Mains professional and safeguarding standards. Adapts to the needs of the school environment.
Desired Experience + Qualifications
- Background or interest in science and secondary education - Organised, safety-conscious, and adaptable under pressure - Strong relationship-building and communication skills - Enthusiasm for supporting young people’s academic growth
About the School
This Ofsted-rated Outstanding academy in Coventry has earned a reputation for high-quality teaching, innovation, and inclusion. With a strong STEM focus, the school integrates technology and enquiry-based learning across the curriculum, giving students real-world context for every subject. It maintains high expectations while nurturing wellbeing, supported by a pastoral team that knows every pupil by name. The science department is particularly well-resourced, offering modern labs, digital tools, and cross-curricular projects. Staff describe the environment as purposeful, supportive, and genuinely collaborative — a place where teachers and support staff work as equals in shaping future-ready learners.