Job introduction

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Learning Mentor to join our team of dedicated and committed professionals as soon as possible.  

The hours of work are 8:00am-4:00pm Monday to Thursday inclusive and Friday 8am-3.30pm, term time only (47.36 weeks per year)

The salary scale for this post is LGA Scale 5 Point 13-17 currently £29,064-£31,022 full time equivalent.  The pro rata salary range is £26,470-£28,253 per annum.  The actual starting salary for the successful candidates will be £26,470 per annum.

Experience of working with young people is essential.   The successful candidate will be supporting the engagement, attendance, and overall wellbeing of students who face challenges in accessing learning or attending school regularly.  The successful applicant will work on a 1:1 and small group basis to help remove barriers to education and promote positive outcomes for young people at risk of disaffection, or non-attendance. 

We offer a generous pension scheme, staff discounts available through the school: travel to work and cycle to work schemes, gym membership, CPD opportunities and more.

Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: As soon as possible

About the role

If you enjoy a challenge and are interested in the post, please download an application pack available on our school’s website https://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/join-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies  Where possible, please email your completed application form to Elise Holmes eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk . If you have any questions, please contact Elise, either by email or by telephone to 01273 543484.

Closing date: 6^th October 2025 

Interview date: To be confirmed

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office:
Address: Patcham High School, Ladies Mile Road, Brighton, BN1 8PB
Email: eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk 

Telephone: 01273 543484

Website: www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.