At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and mentor students in alternative provision, ensuring their educational and personal growth.
- Company: Join Lionheart Educational Trust, a dynamic and supportive educational environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous pension contributions, health care schemes, and onsite gym access.
- Other info: Be part of a growing Trust with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a fulfilling and creative role.
- Qualifications: Experience in mentoring or education, strong communication skills, and a passion for student development.
The predicted salary is between 35451 - 39165 £ per year.
Employer: Lionheart Educational Trust
Location: Coalville, Leicestershire
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: TBC
Posted: 30th June 2026
Expires: 8th July 2026 09:00 AM
Start Date: To Be Confirmed
Job ID: 1563358
Responsible to: Assistant Headteacher(s)
Salary: Grade 10 £35,451 - £39,165 (FTE £30,333 - £33,511)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time + 5 days (39 weeks per year)
Location: The Pioneers Centre
We are looking for a dynamic, committed and talented Senior Pastoral Mentor, to develop and support the growth of an outstanding Trust-wide Alternative Provision. The successful candidate will work alongside the Trust Leaders of Lionheart’s Alternative Provision and the teachers to implement effective practice for students who may be disengaged from mainstream education to ensure they are provided for in the most effective ways. They will be creative in their thinking and a strong communicator, ensuring that learners’ educational and holistic needs are met.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including over 23% employer pension contribution, Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes, onsite gym, parking and more!
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification, job description and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Close Date: Wednesday 8th July 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 9th July 2026 AM
This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
