Learning Mentor
Leathersellers' Federation of Schools
Lewisham
- Expired
- Salary:
- £32,399.47 - £33,373.81 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2026
- Apply by:
- 13 July 2026
Job overview
We seek a dedicated Learning Mentor to join our ground-breaking student scholarship programme, generously funded by The Leathersellers’ Company. Since its launch in September 2022, the programme has already transformed students’ lives.
This position is available on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2028. If the scholarship programme proves successful, we plan to expand it with additional funding.
Our scholarship programme aims to empower Key Stage 3 students by providing tailored support. We want them to achieve their academic and personal best while fully engaging in their school experience. As part of the scholarship, students receive comprehensive support, including mentoring, extracurricular activities, and weekly tutoring. Our goal is to enhance both their well-being and academic success.
Reporting to the Lead Learning Mentor, you’ll play a vital role in providing effective support to scholarship students. Your mentoring expertise will contribute to their success within the programme.
Salary Scale: Scale 6 (point 18 – 20) £37,509 – £38,637 pro-rata
Hours: 35 hours a week, 39 weeks a year (term time only including 5 INSET days)
To find out more about what is it like to work for the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools, please click here.
To apply, please follow this link.
Closing Date: 9:00am on Monday 13 July 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 14 July 2026
Please note CVs are not accepted.
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date of the advertisement.
The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.
Attached documents
About Leathersellers' Federation of Schools
- Leathersellers' Federation of Schools
- C/o Prendergast School, Adelaide Avenue, Lewisham
- London
- SE4 1LE
- United Kingdom
Welcome to the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools which includes Prendergast Ladywell School, Prendergast School, Prendergast Vale School, Prendergast Primary School and Prendergast Sixth Form.
The Leathersellers Federation offers a 'Stronger Together' environment where staff are encouraged to grow, contribute, and thrive. We invest strongly in leadership at all levels through our ‘Courageous Leader’ programme and a values-driven Leadership Charter that prioritises clarity, kindness, and impact. Beyond our teaching development, we actively support our business and professional teams to achieve professional qualifications, with a current cohort of colleagues undertaking the Operations Manager apprenticeship.
Our culture actively values staff voice. Through our Teacher Learning Communities and cross-federation networks, we bring together diverse perspectives to drive innovation. We have replaced traditional grading with developmental Performance Reviews that focus purely on your professional growth and career pathway.
Meaningful CPD is a guarantee, not a perk. You will have access to National College training and fully funded NPQs, alongside tangible benefits including employer-funded healthcare (Medicash) and tech schemes. Collaboration sits at the heart of our Federation, supported by cross-federation networks, reviews and shared learning that ensure you are connected, listened to, and valued.
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