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Job Title: Progress Mentor - Secondary School
Location: Wirral
Start Date: 05/01/2026
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Are you passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential? Tradewind is currently recruiting a Progress Mentor to join a forward-thinking secondary school, providing targeted academic, pastoral, and behavioural support to help students thrive.

About the Role:

As a Progress Mentor, you will work closely with pastoral leaders and classroom staff to support students who need additional guidance with their attainment, engagement, and wellbeing. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young people, building confidence, and helping them overcome barriers to learning.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing 1:1 and small-group mentoring for students identified as requiring extra support

Monitoring academic progress and attendance, setting achievable goals with students

Supporting behaviour for learning, emotional wellbeing, and pastoral needs

Liaising with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies

Delivering intervention sessions to improve motivation, resilience, and study skills

Maintaining accurate records and contributing to student support plans

What We're Looking For:

Experience working with young people in an educational, mentoring, or youth work setting

Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships

A calm, patient, and supportive approach

Ability to motivate students and help them develop positive learning habits

Confident IT user with strong organisational skills

A valid enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one)

Why Work Through Tradewind?

Competitive daily pay rates, paid weekly via PAYE

Access to free CPD and professional development via The National College

Support from an experienced team of education consultants

Part of one of the most recommended agencies in the North West with 700+ 5-star Google reviews

How to Apply:

To express interest or request further information, please click 'apply now' or send your CV to 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