Youth Mentor

Be a support. Be a guide. Be a mentor. Join Abbeyfield School and become the trusted adult who helps young people overcome challenges, build confidence, and believe in their potential. Every conversation, every connection, and every act of encouragement could help shape a brighter future.

Location: Abbeyfield School, Northampton

Salary: Grade G NJC08 - NJC13 (£26,823 - £29,064)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 32.5 hours per week, term-time only - 39 weeks per year

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 9th September 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing: 14th September 2026

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong communication and literacy skills: with English and Maths qualifications at GCSE Grade 3 (or equivalent) or above.
• Youth support: experience supporting children or young people.
• An understanding of the challenges young people face: with the ability to recognise and respond to barriers to learning, engagement and wellbeing.
• A resilient, empathetic and approachable nature: enabling you to build trust and positive relationships with students and families.
• The ability to motivate and inspire others: confidently engaging with students, parents, colleagues and wider stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.

Pastoral Team: The Pastoral Team at Abbeyfield School is passionate about ensuring every student feels known, supported and able to succeed. Made up of dedicated professionals who champion student wellbeing, personal development and positive behaviour, the team works collaboratively to provide tailored support, build strong relationships and help young people navigate the challenges of school life. With a shared commitment to high expectations and student success, the team creates an environment where students are encouraged to grow in confidence, resilience and independence.

Abbeyfield School: Abbeyfield School is a values‑led community where staff are supported, empowered, and inspired to make a real impact. Guided by our principles of Ambition, Respect, and Kindness, we foster a collaborative culture where every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of our students. Staff wellbeing is a genuine priority, with clear systems, consistent processes, and a calendar that supports work‑life balance. Professional development is central to our ethos. Whether you're starting out or stepping into leadership, you'll benefit from high‑quality CPD, coaching, and opportunities to collaborate across Creative Education Trust schools. Our students are curious, courteous, and eager to learn, and our inclusive, restorative approach to behaviour helps every learner feel safe and supported. Abbeyfield is a school where staff are trusted to lead, reflect, and grow. With excellent facilities and a strong team ethos, it's a place where you can develop your career and be part of something meaningful. If you're looking for a school that values its people and puts students at the heart of everything, Abbeyfield is the place for you.

Creative Education Trust: Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we've worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner. We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future. We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.

Important Information: Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.