Learning Mentor - 14+ Academies (Part Time, Reduced Year), Leeds

Job Title: Learning Mentor - 14+ Academies (Part Time, Reduced Year) Salary: Commencing at £26,195 with progression to £26,855 per annum pro rataClosing Date: About the Role

Please note, this is a reduced‑year, part‑time role (35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year), with a start date of September 2026.

Leeds City College are seeking a Learning Mentor to join our outstanding 14+ Academies (14+ Apprenticeship Academy and 14+ P-TECH Academy). The 14+ Academies is an alternative environment for young people in Years 10 and 11 who require a different education environment to what is offered in a mainstream school. Learners leave their previous education establishment and join the 14+ Academies. 

The 14+ Academies is a safe and inclusive environment that is accepting of everyone. The design and ethos of the 14+ Academies allows young people to flourish with smaller class sizes, a reduced curriculum, and focus on vocational based learning. The 14+ Academies provides opportunities to young people to maximise their potential, raise aspirations and embrace their individuality. Relationship building is at the heart of its ethos, and a high staff to student ratio allows learners to thrive and develop holistically. 

We are seeking an organised, resilient and dynamic individual to undertake this role and explore this incredible opportunity to contribute to the continued success of the 14+ Academies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note, although the closing date for the vacancy is specified in the advert, should a suitable candidate for the role be found before this date, the advert may be closed. We therefore advise that if you are interested in applying for the role, to submit an application as soon as possible. 

For more information regarding this position, please contact Natasha Hanley on or call

What You Will Do

1. Work closely with all staff, in supporting individual learners or groups of learners
2. Give academic and development support and coaching to all learners in the 14+ Academies
3. Support teaching staff where individual learner behaviour and performance within a group is impacting on the learning of the group as a whole
4. Work hard to develop effective relationships with learners in a variety of ways including role modelling mutual respect and high aspirations.
5. Motivate and inspire learners to always try their best and show respect.
6. To deliver and be responsible for a 14+ Academies form group.
7. Collaborate with staff to facilitate links with schools, parents and appropriate external agencies 
8. Contribute to individual learner target-setting and reviews and contribute to ongoing advice and guidance concerning progression routes pre and post-16.

About You

The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge of supporting young people both academically and developmentally, including those aged 14-16. This will include experience in the following areas:

1. Experience and knowledge in delivering and supporting young people on a 1-1 basis.
2. Understanding of barriers to learning and ways to overcome them, including the ability to implement effective interventions. 
3. Ability to work positively and effectively as a member of a team and on own initiative.

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual leave: 
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa     (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting:  Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities:  Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.SAFEGUARDING At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives.  To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.RECRUITMENT AGENCIES We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.

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