Sixth Form Learning Mentor

Westfield Academy, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6NS

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £33,119.00 - £35,570.00 Annually (FTE) Pro Rata salary for hours and weeks worked

Sixth Form Learning Mentor job summary

ob description

Job title:

Sixth Form Learning Mentor

Grade:

Grade: H7

Scale point range: points 19-23

Salary range: £33,119 - £35,570 (FTE)

Pro Rata salary for hours and weeks worked

Hours / weeks:

32.5 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 INSET days

Contract type:

Permanent

Reports to:

Head of Sixth Form

Job purpose

• To provide high-quality academic, pastoral and enrichment support to Sixth Form students, helping them to develop the knowledge, skills, confidence and independence required to achieve their academic potential and progress successfully to university, employment, apprenticeships or further education.

• The postholder will provide targeted mentoring for students, supervise and promote purposeful independent study within the Sixth Form Study Centre, and coordinate an effective programme of external speakers and enrichment opportunities that broaden students’ experiences, aspirations and understanding of future pathways.

• To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the Academy.

Main responsibilities A. Sixth Form Learning Mentor

• Provide regular mentoring and pastoral support to identified Sixth Form students.

• Develop positive, professional relationships with students and act as a consistent source of guidance and encouragement.

• To be aware of students' academic progress, attendance, punctuality, behaviour and engagement.

• To work with the Head of Year to be aware of students who are underachieving, disengaged or at risk of not meeting their targets and to assist in providing appropriate early intervention.

• To help students to take responsibility for their learning, organisation, attendance and future destinations.

• Support students in developing effective study habits, revision strategies, time management and independent learning skills.

• Liaise with subject teachers, tutors, the Sixth Form team and parents/carers where appropriate to support individual students.

• Contribute to intervention plans for students requiring additional academic or pastoral support.

• Support students in developing confidence, resilience and the skills required for successful transition beyond Sixth Form.

• Maintain appropriate records of mentoring meetings, interventions and student progress.

• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns promptly in line with school policy.

B. Study Centre Supervisor

• Provide a calm, purposeful and supportive environment in the Sixth Form Study Centre.

• Supervise students during directed study periods.

• Promote a strong culture of independent learning, high expectations and academic engagement.

• Ensure students use directed study time productively and appropriately.

• Support students to organise their workload and prioritise tasks where appropriate.

• Encourage students to use appropriate study strategies, resources and revision materials.

• Monitor attendance and engagement within the Study Centre and report concerns to the Sixth Form team.

• Challenge low-level disruption, poor engagement or inappropriate use of study time in line with school expectations.

• Support students in accessing appropriate academic resources and online learning platforms.

• Encourage students to develop the independence and self-discipline required for successful study at Level 3 and beyond.

• Maintain an orderly, welcoming and productive study environment.

• Work with Sixth Form leaders to identify patterns in attendance, engagement and use of directed study and contribute to appropriate interventions.

C. External Speaker & Enrichment Coordinator

• Plan and coordinate a programme of external speakers and enrichment opportunities for Sixth Form students.

• Identify speakers and organisations that complement the Sixth Form curriculum, careers programme and students' future aspirations.

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with external organisations, employers, universities, apprenticeship providers, training providers and other relevant partners.

• Arrange dates, times, venues and practical requirements for external speakers.

• Ensure appropriate safeguarding and school procedures are followed when organising external visitors.

• Coordinate communication with staff and students regarding upcoming events.

• Ensure students understand the purpose and relevance of each speaker or enrichment activity.

• Maintain an annual calendar of external speakers, enrichment activities and opportunities.

• Seek opportunities that broaden students' knowledge of careers, higher education, apprenticeships, employment and different pathways.

• Ensure enrichment opportunities reflect the interests, aspirations and needs of the Sixth Form cohort.

• Gather student feedback following events and use this to inform future planning.

• Maintain an appropriate record of speakers, organisations, attendance and student feedback.

• Work closely with the Sixth Form and Careers teams to avoid duplication and maximise the impact of enrichment opportunities.

Student Progress and Support

The postholder will contribute to the Sixth Form's wider systems for:

• improving attendance and punctuality;

• identifying underachievement at an early stage;

• supporting disadvantaged and SEND students to overcome barriers to learning;

• developing students' independence and study skills;

• raising academic aspirations;

• supporting successful applications to university, apprenticeships, employment and further education;

• developing students' employability and wider personal skills;

• preparing students for successful destinations.

Communication and Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with the Director of Sixth Form, Sixth Form team, tutors, curriculum leaders, teachers and careers staff.

• Communicate effectively with parents/carers when required.

• Build productive relationships with external organisations and speakers.

• Attend relevant meetings and contribute to the evaluation and development of Sixth Form provision.

• Share relevant information about student progress, attendance, engagement and welfare with appropriate staff.

• Contribute to a consistent approach to expectations, behaviour and student support across the Sixth Form.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties; they may be varied from time to time without changing the general character of the job or the level of responsibility. A high degree of flexibility and adaptability is an important element of this role.

The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. This role will be reviewed annually as part of the performance appraisal process and the post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary.

Westfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young people. To meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Person specification

Attributes

Essential (or expected to train / qualify to that standard)

Desirable

Qualifications and training

• Good basic level of education including GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

• Higher education degree or Level 4 qualification

Knowledge/
Experience/
Skills and abilities

• Experience of working effectively with young people aged 16-19.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to build positive, professional relationships with students.

• High expectations of student achievement, attendance, behaviour and conduct.

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

• The ability to monitor and respond to student progress and engagement.

• Confidence in supporting students who are underachieving or experiencing barriers to learning.

• The ability to motivate students and encourage independence.

• Good IT and digital skills.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

• A commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

• The ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality and professional boundaries.

• Experience of working within a Sixth Form, college or post-16 environment.

• Experience of mentoring young people.

• Experience of supporting students with academic progress or intervention.

• Experience of organising events, speakers or enrichment activities.

• Knowledge of university, apprenticeship and employment pathways.

• Experience of working with external organisations or employers.

• Understanding of the needs of disadvantaged and SEND students.

Personal qualities

• Flexible and adaptable

• Desire to continue to learn and develop within the role

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

Westfield Academy and it's Trust Board fully recognise that they have a duty of care to ensure arrangements are in place for safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children. We recognise that all members of the school community, including volunteers and Trustees, will at all times play a full and active part in protecting our students from harm.

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 Westfield Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1331 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Westfield Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westfield-academy

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Westfield Academy. We are an over-subscribed, high-performing, non-selective Academy. We have been a consistently "Good" OFSTED school since 2012, with our most recent inspection being December 2019. During my time as Headteacher, our students have consistently achieved some of the best exam results in South West Herts.

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