Graduate Learning Mentor - September 2025
| Job title: | Graduate Learning Mentor - September 2025 |
| Contract type: | Permanent |
| Location: | Leeds |
| Industry: | Secondary |
| Salary: | £16800 - £24000 per annum |
| Reference: | MWGLM060525_1746525868 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | Michaela.Wright@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
Graduate Learning Mentor - September 2025Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Contract: Permanent and full-time (term-time only). Flexible contracts may be available for the right candidate.
Salary: £16,800 - £24,000 salary per annum (dependent on experience)
Start date: September 2025
Are you a recent graduate eager to kickstart your career in education?
Do you want to make a meaningful impact while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive school environment?
Our partner secondary schools in Leeds are seeking Graduate Learning Mentors to join them in the new academic year. This is an excellent opportunity for driven graduates considering a future in teaching, educational psychology, or youth work.
Graduate Learning Mentor - the schools:
We work with a diverse range of inclusive and forward-thinking secondary schools across Leeds. These schools are committed to raising aspirations and supporting students from a variety of backgrounds, including those from disadvantaged or underrepresented communities.
Each school offers:
* A nurturing and respectful environment
* Strong leadership teams focused on staff development
* A commitment to student welfare and academic progress
* Opportunities for mentoring, pastoral support, and subject-specific interventions
Graduate Learning Mentor - the role:
As a Graduate Learning Mentor, you'll provide academic and emotional support to students who may be struggling to engage with their learning. Working under the guidance of teaching staff, you'll support pupils in 1:1 or small group sessions, helping them build confidence and overcome barriers to success.
There is sructured onboarding and ongoing support from both the school and Aspire People. We offer access to training, CPD, and future teacher training pathways.
Graduate Learning Mentor - responsibilities:
* Support students with learning, engagement, and behaviour
* Deliver tailored intervention sessions in core subjects (English, Maths, etc.)
* Assist in planning activities and tracking student progress
* Mentor students with additional learning needs or from disadvantaged backgrounds
* Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
Graduate Learning Mentor - requirements:
* A recent graduate (2:1 or above) in any academic subject from a top UK university
* Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for education
* Resilient, empathetic, and adaptable
* Prior experience with young people (e.g., tutoring, coaching, volunteering) is desirable
* Committed to a long-term role in education
Graduate Learning Mentor - how to apply:
If this Graduate Learning Mentor role sounds like something you would be interested in, please don't hesitate to apply. Please get in touch with Michaela to register your interest.
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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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