Learning Mentor
Chellaston Academy
Derby
- New
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Pay Scale 5: £24,990 - £27,083 pro rata (£28,931 - £31,355 FTE)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 20 September 2026
Job overview
The Learning Mentor at Chellaston Academy plays a key role in supporting students who need additional help to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. It’s a hands‑on, student‑focused role that sits within the wider Tapestry Learning Partnership vision of inclusion, care, and excellence.
Who We’re Looking For
Chellaston Academy is looking for a caring, resilient, and dedicated Learning Mentor who can make a real difference to young people particularly those who need help overcoming social, emotional, or learning barriers.
About Chellaston Academy
At Chellaston Academy, children are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to create mature, confident and successful global citizens who can thrive in an ever-changing world, guided by our shared values of Integrity, Care and Excellence.
While strong academic outcomes matter, we believe success is defined by far more than examination results. We are committed to developing the whole person, nurturing qualities such as self-confidence, self-belief and self-esteem, and recognising and celebrating individual talents.
Our students benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum, and we work closely with parents and carers to ensure that, when expectations are high and shared, every child can achieve great things. This includes promoting an excellent attitude centered on respect, high standards of appearance, good manners, full attendance and punctuality.
Chellaston Academy is a school where:
Diversity is celebrated and inclusion shapes everything we do.
Children feel safe, happy and supported.
High expectations drive achievement for all.
Relationships between staff and students are strong, respectful and built on trust.
Staff wellbeing is valued, and colleagues genuinely enjoy being part of our community.
Why Join Tapestry
As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:
A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work–life balance
Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing
This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.
Safeguarding Statement
Tapestry Learning Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Tapestry Learning Partnership ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
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About Chellaston Academy
- Chellaston Academy
- Swarkestone Road, Chellaston, Derby
- Derbyshire
- DE73 5UB
- United Kingdom
A little bit about Chellaston Academy...
Your child is at the heart of everything we do and the school’s vision of creating ‘mature, confident and successful global citizens who can thrive in an everchanging world’ is nurtured through our shared values of Integrity, Care and Excellence.
We believe that academic outcomes are important however, we do not measure the success of our students by their examination results alone. We believe developing the whole person to be vitally important as well. Students access a balanced curriculum, and we continually strive to develop characteristics such as self-confidence, self-belief and self-esteem and make sure individual talent is recognised and nurtured. We believe that when the school, parents/carers and students share high expectations every child will achieve great things. This includes having an excellent attitude centred on respect, high standards of appearance, good manners, full attendance and punctuality.
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