Student Mentor - Blythe Bridge High School & Sixth Form

Student Mentor

Permanent, term time only

Part time working 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (flexible between 08:40 – 16:10, to be agreed)

Salary: Grade 5 (SCP 7 – 9) £26,403 - £27,254 per annum pro rata

Actual salary: £20,037.05 - £20,682.86 per annum

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint a motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic student mentor.

The successful candidate will be supported by our SENCO, and join our assisted learning department and a thriving team of teaching assistants who are all passionate about inclusion and ensuring that students are supported both inside and out of the classroom. This opportunity would suit someone who has the ambition to develop their skills and who would thrive in a school whose culture and ethos of pride, respect and kindness permeates all aspects of school life and where staff morale is high. In our Ofsted inspection in May 2026, inspectors noted that ‘staff are proud to work at the school’. and are supported by:

• An effective system for the identification of student need
• A research informed approach to supporting vulnerable students
• Detailed classroom support plans
• Sensible student caseload
• Opportunities for individual CPD

Staff at Blythe Bridge High School & Sixth Form also benefit from:

• A well-equipped staffroom
• Team building through a competitive house system
• Free eye tests
• Free car parking
• Access to a fitness suite and staff swim sessions
• Bike2Work scheme

If you would like to discuss this role please contact Mrs N Mitton by emailing office@bb-hs.co.uk or telephoning 01782 392519. Completed application forms should be emailed to office@bb-hs.co.uk . Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Wednesday 1st July 2026 – 10am

Interview date: w/c 6th July 2026

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention.

John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.

Please review our Pack on the school website before submitting your application.