Learning Mentor & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who

• Has experience supporting children in a pastoral or safeguarding capacity.
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understands safeguarding procedures and is confident working with external agencies.
• Can manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
• Has a calm, empathetic and solution-focused approach.
• Is confident analysing data and using digital systems, such as CPOMS and SIMS/Arbor.
• Can work effectively as part of a team while taking initiative and managing competing priorities.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer

• A supportive and forward-thinking team with strong pastoral values.
• Ongoing training, including safeguarding and mental health.
• A vibrant school community committed to excellence, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Opportunities to make a significant impact on children’s lives every day.

Further details about the role

About the role

This is a varied and pivotal role with three core areas of focus.

Learning Mentor

• Provide targeted support for pupils with emotional, behavioural or social needs.
• Deliver structured mentoring sessions to build confidence, resilience and engagement.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to reduce barriers to learning.
• Help pupils develop positive relationships, manage challenges and make progress both personally and academically.

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in overseeing the school’s safeguarding provision.
• Respond to day-to-day safeguarding concerns, make referrals where appropriate, and liaise with external agencies.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records using CPOMS.
• Promote a culture of vigilance, empathy and early help across the school.

Operational Lead for Attendance

• Monitor pupil attendance and punctuality on a daily basis.
• Work with families to address concerns and improve attendance.
• Analyse attendance data and contribute to strategic planning and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to support pupils and families where attendance is a concern.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.