Progress Mentor

Progress Mentor

LP5 £28,434.00 - £30,464.00 FTE, Actual: £22,002.50-£23,573.33

32.1 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

NOR: 1960 (11-18) (450+ in Sixth Form)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and suitably experienced person to take on a Progress Mentor role. The role of Progress Mentor is a rewarding and important one. George Abbot School is committed to creating a fully inclusive environment where all students are valued equally.

The SEND and Inclusion Team work to provide practical and specialised support for students who have communication; cognition and learning; behavioural, emotional and social; or physical/sensory difficulties to ensure that every George Abbot student is able to meet their full potential. You should be an excellent communicator, be passionate about education and be able to have empathy for young people. The successful candidate will plan and deliver interventions to small groups or individual students.

Why choose us?

Ofsted (February 2025) said: "Staff and pupils work hard together in this strong school community. The school is highly ambitious for its pupils. Staff provide high-quality teaching and support which takes account of pupils' starting points and needs. The school is a calm, safe, purposeful place. Pupils are exceptionally courteous and polite. They treat each other with respect and care."

Good Schools Guide (June 2024) said: "Parents and pupils attribute the school's success to its 'strong leadership' and 'supportive teachers'. Pupils felt that many go 'above and beyond', making lessons enjoyable and interactive and sharing their passion for their subjects. The school motto, "not for oneself but for all," encourages an altruistic and reflective attitude."

More about George Abbot:

George Abbot School is an 11-18, mixed comprehensive with 2,000 students, situated on the north side of Guildford. We are located within easy reach of the town, the A3 and London Road railway station. We have an established reputation for high academic standards and exemplary pastoral care. We are an innovative and inclusive school, with an extensive, flourishing Sixth Form provision. We are a very popular school of choice for our community. This is an opportunity to join a thriving learning community.

George Abbot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful applicant will be subjected to an enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.

Safeguarding Statement:

George Abbot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.

Closing date: 9am on Friday 18 September 2026

Interviews: to follow

Attachments

Progress Mentor Job Description

Important Information

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we close a vacancy due to a high a volume of applications being received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence your relevant skills and experience in relation to the requirements detailed in the job description.