Learning Mentor
Solihull
Full time
£23,500 - £27,000 per annum
Vacancy ID
b4f72d16-10df-40af-9403-f8fc02c57a50
Job Description
Across the school day, staff in this role help maintain routines and professional standards. 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.
Maintains professional and safeguarding standards.
Adapts to the needs of the school environment.
Desired Experience + Qualifications
Experience supporting secondary-aged pupils.
Confident communicator with strong relational skills.
Ability to stay calm during challenging situations.
Understanding of trauma-informed or relational practice.
Strong safeguarding awareness.
About the School
This Solihull (B92) secondary school is known for its strong pastoral systems, forward-thinking leadership, and commitment to ensuring pupils feel supported academically and emotionally. Rated Good by Ofsted, the school has clear routines, positive behaviour structures, and a culture that promotes dignity, fairness, and respect.
Staff collaborate closely across departments to identify pupils who need additional guidance and ensure they receive consistent, coordinated support. Pastoral hubs provide safe, structured environments where pupils can reflect, regulate, and prepare for learning. Intervention programmes focus on emotional literacy, resilience, behaviour guidance, and social development.
Leadership is visible and proactive, regularly investing in staff training related to inclusion, restorative practice, and wellbeing. Families speak positively about the school’s communication, its caring approach, and the progress their children make both academically and personally.
This is an excellent environment for someone who enjoys pastoral work, values teamwork, and wants to make a real difference in the day-to-day experience of young people.