Progress Mentor

Kings College Guildford, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8DU

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 July 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  19 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 25,867.00 - 27,701.00

Progress Mentor job summary

Job Title:               Progress Mentor

Location:               Southway, Guildford, Surrey

Start Date:            ASAP

Contract Type:      Part-time, 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum

Salary:                 LPT 4, £18,707- £20,033 per annum (Actual)

         £25,867- £27,701 (FTE)

 

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Progress Mentor to join our supportive team at Kings College Guildford. This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual who is passionate about helping young people thrive both academically and personally.

 

Why join us?

 

OFSTED “Good” school (June 2024)

Exceptional record of staff development

Positive, happy and uplifting culture and ethos

Research based approaches to assessment and feedback – co-designed by teachers

 

About the Role:

Supports the teacher with their responsibility for the development and education of children in schools

Provide 1-to-1 and small group academic interventions, both independently and in collaboration with teachers, to support student progress.

Assist with students’ personal needs (including hygiene and first aid) and contribute to their social, emotional, and behavioural development.

Encourage inclusive learning by supporting all pupils’ access to activities and promoting interaction and independence.

Help implement educational programs, maintain classroom resources, and accompany students on trips and activities.

 

About you:

Holds GCSEs in English and Maths with good literacy and numeracy skills.

Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain instructions and engage positively with pupils and colleagues.

Committed to promoting the welfare and inclusion of all students, understanding and responding to individual needs while fostering equality and diversity.

Works well as part of a team, understands their role within the classroom setting, and can follow instructions while also working independently when needed.

 

What we can offer:

A caring and supportive working environment within a vibrant and diverse school community

Dedicated and hard-working teams committed to helping all children achieve.

Excellent networking and career progression opportunities across our collaborative Academy Trust

Extensive staff benefits including Support Staff Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Scheme, Free Gym membership at Kings, Cycle to work scheme and free will-writing service.

 

For more information, please contact Haruka Cheetham at h.cheetham@kingscollegeguildford.com or 01483 484831 (direct)

 

 

Closing date: 10am, Thursday 9th July 2026

 

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

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.

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 Kings College Guildford

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 566 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kings College Guildford website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kings-college-guildford

Kings College is a proud, caring and friendly community of learners; one where we are committed to providing a high quality education. It is our aim to offer an outstanding experience to every student and to prepare them for a successful future in the 21st Century.

Alongside rigorous academic standards, we offer a strong pastoral system to support students as they develop into positive thinking and aspirational young adults. Our curriculum is modern, broad and balanced but rooted in a focus on English and Mathematics. We believe that learning should be purposeful and engaging and that by encouraging respect for each other and valuing the opportunities available, we grow and learn together.

Our unique partnership with the University of Surrey offers an innovative and nationally recognised programme, offering our students the award winning ‘Finding Our Futures’ pathway towards post-16 education or training. We also work alongside our colleagues at the Royal Grammar School Guildford, offering incredible opportunities for our most able students.

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