Progress Mentor

Pastoral Support – Full-Time (Temporary to Permanent)
Location: Secondary School, Burnley
Start Date: Monday 3rd November 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent

A caring and ambitious secondary school in Burnley is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Progress Mentor to join their team on a full-time, temporary-to-permanent basis, starting from Monday 3rd November 2025.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about student wellbeing, behaviour, and academic progress to take on a key pastoral leadership role within the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the pastoral care and academic support for a specific year group

• Monitor and support student behaviour, attendance, and achievement

• Be the first point of contact for students, parents, and staff regarding pastoral matters

• Work closely with teaching staff, safeguarding leads, and SLT to ensure a supportive environment for all students

• Organise and lead year group assemblies and interventions as needed

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience working in a pastoral or behavioural support role within a school setting

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• A calm, consistent, and proactive approach to supporting young people

• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families

• A clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

• Previous experience as a Head of Year or in a similar leadership role is desirable, but strong candidates with relevant pastoral experience will be considered

What the School Offers:

• A supportive leadership team and well-structured pastoral system

• Ongoing CPD and leadership development opportunities

• A welcoming and inclusive school culture

• Convenient location in Leyland with good public transport and road links

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a lasting difference in young people’s lives and potentially secure a permanent leadership role.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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