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Pastoral Mentor

Newcastle City Council

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom£29,064 - £31,022 per annum. Actual salary £24,955 - £26,637 per annumCloses: 8 Jul
Kenton School
Drayton Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3RU

Fixed term until 31/8/2027


The Trust’s main objectives are encompassed in its vision statement, which is: Students are at the centre of everything we do. Through collaboration, every aspect of our work is of high quality. Our academies deliver an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that enables all students to excel academically and socially. We know the key to our success is ensuring that we recruit the highest quality staff, and we are delighted to be expanding our team with the appointment of a Pastoral Mentor. The post is based at Kenton school and will support students from both Kenton and Studio West.
 
We have an exciting opportunity within our alternative teaching provision unit - Aspire. The Aspire Team work closely with students who have struggled for a variety of reasons in a mainstream setting. We offer a reduced bespoke timetable to KS4 students who are on long term placements and KS3 students who are on turnaround placements. Our aim is to provide the best curriculum offer to some of our most vulnerable students.
 
We are seeking applications for a Pastoral Mentor to join our Trust ,who will assist the AP Lead/Manager. To support all teachers and other staff, including, in the schools’ AP as part of a professional behaviour support team through individual and group intervention. To help raise standards of pupil’s achievement and to undertake a range of teaching and learning activities under the professional direction and supervision of the AP Lead/Manager, in line with the school’s policies and procedures.
 
Candidates must possess an understanding of the barriers to learning for children and young people and a working knowledge of strategies to overcome them combined with excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to form effective, professional relationships with all stakeholders.  And most importantly, candidates must have the ability and flexibility to adapt to ensure the needs of all students are met. 
 
In return we offer:
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work scheme
  • Access to on-site gym facilities at our Kenton School site
  • Access to a range of health and wellbeing initiatives 
  • Fantastically resourced schools, both with easy commuting access to both the A1 and A19 and free on-site parking. 

How to Apply

Please visit https://mynewterm.com/jobs/3598/EDV-2026-NLT-96115 .

If you have any queries, please contact hr@northernleaderstrust.org

Closing Date: Midnight, 8th July 2026
 
Northern Leaders Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in all its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.