Learning Mentor / Cover Supervisor

Cedar Road Primary School is now recruiting for a Learning Mentor/Cover Supervisor. This is a new role and could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

32.5 hours per week, fixed term to 31/08/2025

Cedar Road Primary School are looking for a creative and motivated Learning Mentor/Cover Supervisor to join our hard working, caring and dedicated team. The role requires you to provide mentoring support to specified individuals or groups of pupils in order to raise motivation and academic achievement.

• To work with individual pupils who have been identified as under performing or through the referral route to identify and investigate barriers to learning.
• Devise and implement individual mentoring programmes to assist pupils to remove barriers to learning, gain self-confidence and improve their performance. Monitor their progress to ensure the support is effective and productive. This may include the setting of SMART targets with pupils to encourage their involvement and progress.
• Liaise with teaching staff and SENDCo and monitor the progress of pupils using the mentoring service to ensure the Learning Mentor support is relevant to the curriculum and/or the needs of the individual so that support has continuity.
• Develop contact with families/carers of pupils who have identified needs as appropriate to keep them informed of progress and secure positive family support for the pupil and maintain good working relations between home/school.
• Compile records and progress reports for students as appropriate for the mentoring process and make accessible to appropriate members of staff so that the mentoring is accountable and quantifiable in terms of its effectiveness.
• You will liaise with LSAs regarding individual students being supported in any class being covered.
• You will administer clear instructions to the class, based on the detailed work set and actively supervise students as they carry out work.
• You will inform the subject teacher of any non-participation by individual students.
• You will contribute to the evaluation of work set for cover lessons.
• You will provide feedback on learning activities and contribute to Academy review and development planning.

About our Academy

Cedar Road Primary School is a successful, oversubscribed primary school in the Abington area of Northampton. We want all our pupils to feel valued, confident, and excited about their learning. Every pupil can succeed and challenge themselves to become the best they can be. We aim to nurture our children to enjoy a lifelong love of learning and to help them become thoughtful and caring members of the community. As part of the David Ross Education Trust, we provide a wide range of opportunities and experiences for our children. As well as striving for academic excellence, we want our pupils to find and develop new talents and interests.

Salary & Benefits

• NJC 5-8 per annum £24,790 - £25,992 per annum pro rata
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers [include if applicable to role]
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a creative and motivated Learning Mentor/Cover Supervisor to join our hard working, caring and dedicated team.

• Educated to GCSE level grade C or above, including English and Maths, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience at that level.
• Experience of establishing good relationships with children whilst establishing firm boundaries.
• Experience of working creatively with children to identify strengths and development with children.
• Demonstrate empathy, communication, listening and interpersonal skills when dealing with children, colleagues and parents/carers.
• Commitment to and or experience of working with children and young people.
• Ability to motivate and encourage children to meet their targets for learning and/or behaviour.
• Excellent verbal and written inter-personal skills at all levels

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply here’ button.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.