Learning Mentor

In choosing a Learning Mentor we will be looking for someone who has:

• good communication and listening skills

• good planning and organisational skills

• the ability to foster nurturing relationships with children and their families

• empathy, be encouraging and motivating

• a commitment to raising standards and supporting children to overcome barriers to learning

• a commitment to the school’s ethos of high expectations and no excuses culture

• a flexible and creative approach to problem solving

• the ability to interact with people and work as part of a team

In return we can offer:

• The support and expertise of the school’s leadership team and wider Trust School Improvement Team

• A modern, bright and spacious learning environment (recently developed and refurbished)

• The opportunity to work alongside colleagues who are wholeheartedly dedicated to the pupils and community they serve

• A commitment to support your continued professional development through a network of experienced professionals across the Waterton family of schools

• The opportunity to contribute widely to school improvement

• A health and wellbeing package

Interested candidates for further information about the post, please contact Trudie Hayes on 01924 967603, or email

Please submit applications via the below link:

Job title Learning Mentor Job reference 241954 Date posted 20/12/2024 Application closing date 16/01/2025 Location Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HN Salary G6 SCP 12-17 actual salary £23,430 – 25,416 (FTE £27,711-£30,060) Package 37.5 hours, Permanent Contractual hours 37.5 Basis Full time Job category/type School, School Support, Term time Attachments Blank Job description, Interested candidates for further information about the post, please contact Trudie Hayes on 01924 967603, or email