At a Glance
- Tasks: Mentor students, support their wellbeing, and enhance their academic success.
- Company: Garth Hill College, a vibrant and inclusive school community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, on-site gym, and free parking.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help them thrive.
- Qualifications: Passion for mentoring and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30394 - 37148 £ per year.
Location: Garth Hill College, Bull Lane, Bracknell
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time/Term Time
Hours: 37 hours per week. Term Time Only plus two INSET Days.
Closing Date: 01/09/2026 at 12:03
Reference: Sec/26/341743
We are seeking to appoint a talented, dynamic and committed individual with a big heart to the post of House Mentor to work alongside the well established leadership team in Haverhsam house. As a key member of the pastoral team, you will work closely with the Head of House, Assistant Head of House and wider school staff to support pupils' personal development, wellbeing and academic success. This is a rewarding opportunity to mentor young people, help them overcome barriers to learning, improve attendance and behaviour, and make a genuine difference to their school experience.
The successful candidate will possess the skills, confidence and aptitude to work effectively with our young people and their families. Prospective candidates are advised to study the person specification and job description carefully before applying.
Pupils enjoy coming to this inclusive, friendly school. (Ofsted, October 2024) Garth Hill is a happy and vibrant place of learning with a strong team ethos, excellent facilities and an exceptional professional development programme with great opportunities for further career development.
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Strong CPD programme
- Highly effective behaviour and inclusion system with ‘send out’ and support
- On-site gym with rowing machines, cross trainer, spin bikes and free weights
- Ample free onsite car parking
- Excellent location – within 2 minutes’ walk of the Lexicon Town Centre
We are proud to be a genuinely comprehensive school and offer a wide and diverse range of excellent opportunities, inside and outside the classroom, that we believe enable our young people to develop exceptionally well both academically and personally.
Garth Hill College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices share this commitment. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) young people. You will need to tell us about any spent convictions or cautions, which may later appear on your DBS Certificate.
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 09H00 ON 01 SEPTEMBER 2026
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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