Progress Mentor
George Abbot School
Guildford, Surrey
- New
- Salary:
- LP5 (FTE: £28,434 - £30,464) Actual: £13,366 - £14,320.25
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 6 May 2026
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and suitably experienced person to take on a Progress Mentor role. The role of Progress Mentor is a rewarding and important one. George Abbot School is committed to creating a fully inclusive environment where all students are valued equally.
The SEND and Inclusion Team work to provide practical and specialised support for students who have communication; cognition and learning; behavioural, emotional and social; or physical/sensory difficulties to ensure that every George Abbot student is able to meet their full potential. You should be an excellent communicator, be passionate about education and be able to have empathy for young people. The successful candidate will plan and deliver interventions to small groups or individual students.
Hours: 19.5 hours per week (3 days), 39 weeks per year.
Why choose us?
Ofsted (February 2025) said: “Staff and pupils work hard together in this strong school community. The school is highly ambitious for its pupils. Staff provide high-quality teaching and support which takes account of pupils’ starting points and needs. The school is a calm, safe, purposeful place. Pupils are exceptionally courteous and polite. They treat each other with respect and care.”
Good Schools Guide (June 2024) said: “Parents and pupils attribute the school’s success to its ‘strong leadership’ and ‘supportive teachers’. Pupils felt that many go ‘above and beyond’, making lessons enjoyable and interactive and sharing their passion for their subjects. The school motto, "not for oneself but for all," encourages an altruistic and reflective attitude.”
More about George Abbot
George Abbot School is an 11-18, mixed comprehensive with 2,000 students, situated on the north side of Guildford. We are located within easy reach of the town, the A3 and London Road railway station. We have an established reputation for high academic standards and exemplary pastoral care. We are an innovative and inclusive school, with an extensive, flourishing Sixth Form provision. We are a very popular school of choice for our community. This is an opportunity to join a thriving learning community.
George Abbot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the successful applicant will be subjected to an enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this exciting role, please use the links provided to access the full job description and person specification.
Please note, your application will take to you to our ATS system where you will be required to enter your details again to fully complete your application process. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Georgie Newman, Head of HR and Administration via email gmnewman@georgeabbot.surrey.sch.uk
Important Information
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we close a vacancy due to a high a volume of applications being received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence your relevant skills and experience in relation to the requirements detailed in the job description.
Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 6 May 2026.
Interview date to follow.
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About George Abbot School
George Abbot School is a forward thinking academy providing an inclusive education, for around 2,000 young people, aged 11-18. We are located in Burpham, Guildford with good transport links to the surrounding area.
We have a highly skilled and motivated staff team and, as a school, are constantly seeking to refine our teaching practice. This means that our students benefit from an exceptional learning experience. We are part of a network of successful schools and are able to provide Initial Teacher Training and deliver the Early Career Framework programme to early career teachers across Surrey. We prioritise the provision of highest quality continuing professional development for all teaching and support staff.
We are proud of our excellent resources and have great facilities for sport, visual and performing arts, ICT, as well as a range of well equipped science labs and general classrooms. We remain ambitious and continually seek ways to improve the school environment.
We are a member of the Learning Partners Academy Trust and work closely with a number of partner schools, not only within the trust but nationally.
Ofsted (December 2019) said: “Pupils happily attend George Abbot School. They respect their teachers and behave well in lessons. Pupils take their studying seriously and try to get the most out of their experiences at school. Teachers expect a lot from pupils.”
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