Learning Mentor
City of Derby Academy
Derbyshire
- £24,990 - £27,083 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Pay Scale 5: £24,990 - £27,083 pro rata (£28,931 - £31,355 FTE)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 14 June 2026
Job overview
The Learning Mentor at City of Derby 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
City of Derby 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 City of Derby Academy
City of Derby Academy is a school where every student and every member of staff is encouraged and supported to realise their full potential. Our culture is grounded in high expectations, strong and respectful relationships, and a deep commitment to inclusion.
Serving a wonderfully diverse community with more than 40 home languages, our vision is simple yet profound: to improve the life chances of every child.
We offer an ambitious curriculum, exceptional pastoral support and a wide range of enrichment opportunities, from educational visits and clubs to our thriving Combined Cadet Force.
Students develop academically, personally and socially, gaining the knowledge, skills and character they need for the next stage of their education, employment or training.
City of Derby Academy is a school where:
Diversity is celebrated, and inclusion underpins everything we do
Students feel safe, supported and able to thrive
High expectations drive achievement, ambition and pride
Relationships are strong, respectful and purposeful
Staff wellbeing and professional development are valued, and colleagues are proud to work here
City of Derby Academy is a place of possibility; a community united by the belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities, every single day.
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About City of Derby Academy
- City of Derby Academy
- Farmhouse Road, Sinfin, Derby
- Derbyshire
- DE24 3AR
- United Kingdom
The City of Derby Academy serves a vibrant and diverse community to the south of Derby. With excellent transport links to Nottingham, Leicester, and the Peak District, the academy is ideally located. Our modern, well-equipped buildings, opened in 2008, provide an outstanding learning environment for our students.
We are proud to serve over 1,000 students aged 11–16, representing a richly multicultural community with more than 40 home languages. Our students are wonderful young people who bring energy, character, and ambition to our school every day.
As a school, we combine strong traditional values with a clear vision for the future. We expect all staff, led by the Headteacher and senior leadership team, to be highly visible role models. We place a strong emphasis on high standards: our students are smart, polite, hardworking, and proud to act as ambassadors for the academy.
We are a school on a journey of rapid improvement, driven by high aspirations for every member of our community. We are deeply committed to inclusion and to breaking down barriers to learning, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.
City of Derby Academy is an ambitious and forward-thinking school, seeking highly motivated professionals who want to make a meaningful difference. If you are passionate about education and ready to contribute to a culture of excellence and opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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