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Learning Mentor (Welfare Practitioner)

Highfield Junior and Infant School · Birmingham · Birmingham

Job description

Learning Mentor (Welfare Practitioner)

Grade 3 scale point 9-22

Term Time Only

36.5 Hours

The Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT) wish to appoint a Learning Mentor to join our extensive Pastoral team based at Highfield Junior and School. As a mentor, you will play a crucial role in supporting our pupils' welfare and academic progress.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide mentoring to pupils, focusing on their personal and academic development.
  • Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other stakeholders to create a supportive learning environment.
  • Develop and implement strategies to help pupils overcome barriers to learning.
  • Be responsible for supporting with whole school behaviour, attendance and safeguarding
  • Monitor and report on pupils' progress, ensuring they receive the necessary support.

Key Skills and Experience:

  • Proven experience in mentoring and supporting pupils.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
  • Passion for education and a commitment to making a difference.

We are a highly inclusive, forward thinking and innovative Multi Academy Trust (MAT) with fantastic pupils and Trustees, supportive governors, and a great community. We place bespoke professional development and support at the heart of all we do. We are relentless in the pursuit of excellence for all our stakeholders and firmly believe in the coaching model. We are passionate about children’s learning, creative in our approach and constantly reflective in our philosophy. Our family of schools consist of Prince Albert Primary School, Heathfield Primary School, Highfield J&I School, Birchfield Primary School, Sutton Park Primary, Lakey Lane and PA High School. The Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT) are a driving force for social justice committed to removing the glass ceilings that can restrict the ambition and potential of our pupils. Our motto is “To enable Every Student to Succeed At School and In Life” . We do this by working towards an exceptional education for all that will be made possible by exceptional people working within an organisation with an exceptional infrastructure.

Our Values:

  • Passion: Inspiring a love of learning and being determined to make a difference.
  • Aspiration: Wanting the very best for our pupils, families, communities, and staff.
  • Collaboration: Working positively with each other, parents, carers, and other stakeholders and partners to achieve our goals.
  • Trust: Acting with integrity, being reliable, and caring to create a safe and respectful environment for all to learn and work in.

We are a forward thinking and innovative Multi Academy Trust. We require individuals who are enthusiastic and proactive to join our trust.

Benefits of Working with PACT:

  • Enthusiastic pupils who are willing to learn.
  • A positive and stimulating learning environment that values the contribution of all staff.
  • A supportive and experienced leadership team to work alongside.
  • A hard-working and enthusiastic group of staff.
  • Excellent CPD opportunities.
  • A working culture that promotes diversity, equality, and social justice.
  • A caring working environment where your welfare is of paramount importance.
  • A well-resourced MAT with a healthy budget.

Employee Benefits:

As a PACT employee you will have access to benefits listed below:

  • Health Cash Plan
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Retail discounts and cashback
  • Free confidential advice, information and counselling service
  • Well-being days
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Generous local government pension scheme

The PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo satisfactory online checks, and successful applicants will be required to complete enhanced DBS checks.

If you believe you possess the qualities to take on this exciting challenge then we would be delighted to hear from you. Visits are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged. If you wish to arrange a visit, please contact the PACT HR department via HR@the-pact.co.uk where the HR team will make the necessary arrangements.

Further information about the school our outcomes and philosophy can be found on our Trust’s website: www.the-pact.co.uk. To apply for this role, please complete the online application through MyNewTerm.

“This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role”

We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time without prior notice. We may also interview and appoint before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

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Closing date: 22 September 2026- Midnight

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About this school

Highfield Junior and Infant School

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 4–11

Not rated
Pupils
681
Avg teacher salary
£46,541
Pupil:teacher ratio
23.6:1
Academy trust
PA COMMUNITY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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Birmingham, Birmingham, B8 3QF

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£23,933.00 - £30,272.00 Annually (Actual)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
8 September 2026
Closing date
22 September 2026

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