learning mentor academic

Ref

198792

Number of Posts

1

Grade

Grade 6 SCP 11-19 £21451-£24438.

Salary

£28142 to £ 32061

Term

Part-time.

Perm / FTC

Permanent.

Required

(ASAP ) .

Hours

32.5 hours a week.

Closing Date

14/01/2026.

Location

Sir John Thursby Community College, Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT (1115 on roll)

Tel:

School website:

Summary

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We are characterised by how we treat our people"

We are incredibly proud of our ambitious, curriculum focused, research-driven school. Our vision is built around the principles of ambition, respect and belonging and we have a strong commitment to the development of our staff as outstanding professionals.

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and organised learning mentor, with the skills and ability to support our students to achieve. The successful candidate will establish positive relationships to promote excellent learning, identify appropriate small group interventions including academic support in Maths, English and Science, analyse data to support referral routes into small group provision and advise the wider school inclusion referral panel. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a hard-working team, committed to ensuring our young people are supported to achieve.

We are looking for a Learning Mentor who will:

• Develop positive relationships with students to assist their progress and attainment
• Plan and implement structured learning activities
• Monitor and review student achievements relating to their progress and individual targets including support with academic progress in core subjects
• Model commitment, resilience, patience, hard work and a good sense of humour
• Support planning to remove barriers to learning
• Support "inclusion by design" in making sure students have access to the curriculum.

Subject expertise in KS4 English, Maths or Science would be an advantage but is not essential. This may have been achieved in a previous role or through other activities such as tuition.

For full advert details please refer to the application pack.

Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week (8:15–15:15 Mon-Fri), TTO + 1 week

For an application pack please:
- download from the college website:
- or email
- or telephone

Send your completed Application form (only the version attached) stating which post you wish to apply for to:

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 14th January 2026

Shortlisting: Monday 19th January 2026

Interviews: Friday 23rd January 2026

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and other recruitment checks.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 9am on 14/01/2026

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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For an informal discussion please contact:

Mr Matt Renshaw, Headteacher

Proposed Interview Date:

23/01/2026

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.