School Progress Mentor

  • TRADEWIND RECRUITMENT
  • Wirral, Merseyside
  • Feb 04, 2026
Seasonal Education

Job Description

Job Title: School Progress Mentor
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
Start Date: 19/01/2026
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their full academic potential? Do you have the skills to motivate, guide, and support students to overcome barriers and make excellent progress? We're looking for a dedicated and proactive School Progress Mentor to join a Wirral secondary school with an immediate start available.



About the Role:

As a School Progress Mentor, you will work closely with students across Key Stages 3 and 4, supporting them to stay on track with their learning, improve their engagement, and reach their academic targets. You'll collaborate with teachers, pastoral teams, and senior leaders to identify underperformance, deliver targeted interventions, and provide personalised support that boosts confidence and resilience.



Key Responsibilities:

Support identified students to improve engagement, behaviour, attendance, and academic progress
Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions focused on study skills, motivation, organisation, and subject-specific support
Monitor pupil progress and maintain accurate records
Work closely with teachers to understand learning needs and tailor support accordingly
Build positive, supportive relationships with pupils to help remove barriers to learning
Communicate effectively with parents/carers and staff to promote a consistent approach to student progress
Contribute to whole-school strategies aimed at raising attainment and aspirations



What We're Looking For:

Previous experience working with young people in an education, mentoring, or pastoral capacity
Strong organisational skills and the ability to motivate and guide students
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A proactive, patient, and supportive approach
A genuine passion for student development and achievement
A valid enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one)



Desirable (but not essential):

Experience supporting KS3/KS4 students or delivering academic interventions
Background in mentoring, coaching, youth work, teaching assistant work, or pastoral support



Why Work Through Tradewind?

Competitive daily pay rates, paid weekly via PAYE
Liverpool's most recommended education agency, with over 700 5-star Google reviews
Exclusive access to CPD and training via The National College
Support from dedicated consultants with extensive experience placing pastoral and mentoring staff
Strong partnerships with schools across Wirral and the wider Liverpool City Region



How to Apply:

To express interest or request further information, please click 'apply now' or send your CV and a brief cover letter to (url removed) as soon as possible.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.