Pupil Mentor (Emotional and Social Support) - (Woodhouse Academy)

Pupil Mentor (Emotional and Social Support) - (Woodhouse Academy)

Job Type: Part Time, Permanent; Category: Schools and Academies; Closing Date: 04/13/2026; Reference:

Description

Pupil Mentor (Emotional and Social Support)
32.5 hrs per week - 8.30am to 4pm Term time plus 5 days
Grade 5 £20,037 - £20,683 actual salary (pay award pending)
Permanent - to start as soon as possible

Woodhouse Academy is a successful Middle School of over 400 pupils, set in a semi rural location on the outskirts of Biddulph, Staffordshire. The school runs a secondary style timetable and subjects are taught by specialist teachers throughout - from Year 5 to Year 8. Pupils enjoy coming to school, are enthusiastic about learning and are challenged to achieve their best.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly dedicated individual to support pupils, develop their basic skills, overcome barriers to learning, and assist Academy leaders by promoting Academy attendance strategies and implementing the behaviour policy.

The Pupil Mentor will be instrumental in running the pupil support centre in school. The successful candidate will liaise with staff regarding pupils that need support with skills, achieving learning outcomes and/or adopting positive behaviour for learning by offering one to one or small group interventions. The role will also offer a mental health and wellbeing provision by offering a support service to pupils who are experiencing a wide range of emotional difficulties.

Woodhouse Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please download an application form from the academy website and send to
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- Visits prior to application are most welcome.

Please contact the school office on
Closing date: Monday 13 th April2026 at noon
Interviews: Thursday 16th April 2026

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service including a
Children's Barred List check which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions. Pre employment
checks will be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.