Offsite Provision Mentor

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQ

15 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  20 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,899.00 - £27,458.00 Annually (Actual) £28,598-£31,537 FTE

Offsite Provision Mentor job summary

Castleford Academy is a high-performing, over-subscribed 11-16 school with a strong academic record and a commitment to excellence. We invest in our staff through tailored professional development, well-being support, and opportunities for career progression.

With outcomes consistently above national averages, our success is driven by dedicated staff, hardworking pupils, and supportive families. Join a team that works together to achieve excellence and make a real difference in the Castleford community.

The academy is part of Castleford Academy Trust. Leaders challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils across the Trust. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers and support staff, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development.

Offsite Provision Mentor

37 Hours per week

8am-4pm Monday-Thursday, 8am-3.30pm Friday

Term Time + Inset Days

Grade 6 (SCP 12-18)

£24,899- £27,458 Actual (£28,598 - £31,537 FTE)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support our Offsite Learning provision here at Castleford Academy.

You will:

Support individual pupils to overcome barriers to learning, both inside and outside school, and thereby assist them in achieving their full potential.

Support the offsite learning provision for pupils at KS4; supporting pupils, liaising with parents/carers and offsite provision.

Support the teacher to raise of pupil standards and achievements through raising pupils’ esteem, expectations and aspirations.

Help to identify individual needs with assistance from teaching staff and HOY.

Encourage pupils to stay safe and be confident, their voice will be listened to if disclosing information of significant harm, including bullying, drugs and child protection issues.

Develop and maintain positive attitudes in pupils towards the mentoring programme - such as trust and confidence.

Support pupils to evaluate their progress and provide access to learning skills for personal development.

Act as a role model to pupils and be available to them in unstructured school sessions.

Work as part of the safeguarding team to offer the highest levels of support

You will be:

Trustworthy and reliable.

Inspirational, dedicated and motivated.

Able to work under pressure and manage time effectively.

An effective communicator to pupils, contractors and staff.

Able to undertake all physical aspects of the role.

Committed to Castleford Academy Trust vision and values.

As part of our team at Castleford Academy Trust, you will have access to a comprehensive package of wellbeing support designed exclusively for schools, providing access to a team of in-house wellbeing experts, counsellors, nurses and physiotherapists.

Castleford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions at Castleford Academy, you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.

For further information on the school, the role and how to apply please visit www.castlefordacademy.com or telephone Miss Kirsty Triplett, HR Manager on 01977 605060.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Castleford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For positions at Castleford Academy you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Castleford Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1477 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Castleford Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castleford-academy

Castleford Academy is a high-performing, over-subscribed 11–16 school with a strong academic record and a commitment to excellence. We invest in our staff through tailored professional development, well-being support, and opportunities for career progression.

With outcomes consistently above national averages, our success is driven by dedicated staff, hardworking pupils, and supportive families. Join a team that works together to achieve excellence and make a real difference in the Castleford community.

The academy is part of Castleford Academy Trust. Leaders challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils across the Trust. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers and support staff, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development.

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