Learning Mentor with Safeguarding
| Posting date: | 03 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2026 |
| Location: | Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 3LU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 618208b3-adcf-4014-9f67-320f4d6b1942 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
About this role:
Permanent / 36.25 hours per week / Term time only + 3 weeks.
Required from September 2026.
Hours of employment are 8.am to 3.45pm (including 30 minutes unpaid lunch break)
We are currently seeking to recruit a Learning Mentor with Safeguarding to our Trust school; Matthew Moss High School. The role involves supporting learners’ well being, ensuring their safety, and addressing barriers to their learning.
We are looking for someone who is:
• Passionate about supporting the well being, personal development, and educational progress of young people
• An excellent Learning Mentor with a strong understanding of safeguarding
• Somebody who thrives on responsibility and hard work, and is committed to their own professional development
• Able to use your own initiative to support students, manage concerns, and build positive relationships
• Committed to going the ‘extra mile’ to ensure young people feel safe, supported, and empowered to succeed
What the school offers its staff
Why work for the Watergrove Trust and MMHS? We can offer:
• The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos
• Excellent CPD focused on an outstanding curriculum experience
• Wonderful students who enjoy learning
• A friendly and supportive Senior Leadership Team
• The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff
• Subscription to occupational health provider (Smart Clinic)
• Cycle to work scheme
Matthew Moss High School is an oversubscribed school with a “Good” Ofsted judgement and an established reputation for providing excellent professional development within a culture of learning and innovation. They describe pupils’ behaviour as good. Relationships between staff and pupils are a real strength. Staff morale is high, and 96% of staff said that they are proud to be a member of staff at the school.
Further details about the role
If you would like to arrange a visit to our school or have any other questions, please contact recruitment@mmhs.co.uk
How to apply:
Please complete our application form via our online portal. This must be submitted by 11.59pm on Sunday 14th June 2026.
Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews planned Friday 19th June 2026.
Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for an interview that references (and online search checks) will be sought.
Candidate Privacy Notice
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is therefore subject to pre-employment checks including enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background checks.
About this role:
Permanent / 36.25 hours per week / Term time only + 3 weeks.
Required from September 2026.
Hours of employment are 8.am to 3.45pm (including 30 minutes unpaid lunch break)
We are currently seeking to recruit a Learning Mentor with Safeguarding to our Trust school; Matthew Moss High School. The role involves supporting learners’ well being, ensuring their safety, and addressing barriers to their learning.
We are looking for someone who is:
• Passionate about supporting the well being, personal development, and educational progress of young people
• An excellent Learning Mentor with a strong understanding of safeguarding
• Somebody who thrives on responsibility and hard work, and is committed to their own professional development
• Able to use your own initiative to support students, manage concerns, and build positive relationships
• Committed to going the ‘extra mile’ to ensure young people feel safe, supported, and empowered to succeed
What the school offers its staff
Why work for the Watergrove Trust and MMHS? We can offer:
• The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos
• Excellent CPD focused on an outstanding curriculum experience
• Wonderful students who enjoy learning
• A friendly and supportive Senior Leadership Team
• The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff
• Subscription to occupational health provider (Smart Clinic)
• Cycle to work scheme
Matthew Moss High School is an oversubscribed school with a “Good” Ofsted judgement and an established reputation for providing excellent professional development within a culture of learning and innovation. They describe pupils’ behaviour as good. Relationships between staff and pupils are a real strength. Staff morale is high, and 96% of staff said that they are proud to be a member of staff at the school.
Further details about the role
If you would like to arrange a visit to our school or have any other questions, please contact recruitment@mmhs.co.uk
How to apply:
Please complete our application form via our online portal. This must be submitted by 11.59pm on Sunday 14th June 2026.
Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews planned Friday 19th June 2026.
Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for an interview that references (and online search checks) will be sought.
Candidate Privacy Notice
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is therefore subject to pre-employment checks including enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background checks.