Alternative Provision Pastoral Mentor

Job Title: Alternative Provision Pastoral Mentor – Maternity Cover

Responsible to: Assistant Headteacher(s)

Salary: Grade 9 £27,440 - £29,400 (£32,069 - £34,360 (FTE)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time + 5 days (39 weeks per year)

Fixed Term End Date: 31st August 2025

We are looking for a dynamic, committed and talented Pastoral Mentor, to develop and support the growth of an outstanding Trust-wide Alternative Provision.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Trust Leaders of Lionheart’s Alternative Provision and the teachers to implement effective practice for students who may be disengaged from mainstream education to ensure they are provided for in the most effective ways. They will be creative in their thinking and a strong communicator, ensuring that learners’ educational and holistic needs are met.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including over 23% employer pension contribution, Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes, onsite gym, parking and more!

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification, job description and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Close Date: Wednesday 1st October 2025 9am

Interview Date: Week commencing 6th October 2025

This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.

We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.