[260624C] Lead Learning Mentor

Post: Lead Learning Mentor

Location: ACE Exeter, 1a Pinbrook Industrial Estate, Chancel Lane, Pinhoe, Exeter, EX4 8JU

FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade E Pt 15 - 20; £30,024 - £32,597

Actual Salary Range: £23,469 - £25,480

Contract Type: Permanent, part time, term time only (39 weeks per year)

Contract Hours: 32.5 hrs per week, Monday to Friday

To see more about the school please see our applicant pack - ACE Schools Applicant Pack

Under the direction of the Head of Provision, Lead Teacher and Pastoral Lead, to take responsibility for the day-to-day support, training, and line management of the LM’s on each base/Provision you are supporting. You will work alongside teachers/Lead Teachers/Pastoral Leads/Heads of Provision to ensure all pupils receive an outstanding educational offer.

This responsibility will entail overseeing the performance of LMs both academically and pastorally through the CORE 6 CPD Programme and the performance management of staff. You will develop the range of LM support across the provision and work in collaboration with the Pastoral leads and Lead Teacher to contribute to the ongoing CPD of all support staff.

You will link with several other agencies, parents, and stakeholders to ensure that safeguarding and outcomes for pupils are outstanding and to work with your manager to ensure that deadlines are met, resources are managed efficiently and that the provision fully contributes to the school development plan. The role will also entail holding meetings with families and other professionals; updating daily recording and reporting systems using IT. Additionally, the role involves maintaining good working relationships with the parents/carers of pupils in your provision through daily phone contact, attendance scrutiny and multi-agency meetings.

Furthermore, you will provide educational support to pupils at one of our bases. The education model is based around working with the Lead Teacher. together you will manage a team of Mentors commissioned either to work one to one for each individual pupil due to their high needs or supporting groups of pupils.

Job Purpose

As a Lead Learning Mentor you will be an outstanding practitioner who consistently demonstrates the highest standards of supporting teaching and learning, is fully committed to raising attainment across all key stages and acutely aware of the strategies required to achieve the highest standards of behaviour. You will be focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for your pupils in terms of academic progress and in personal development.

Responsibilities

To support a provision so that pastoral support, safeguarding and SEMH/SEN development are all outstanding.

Ensuring that pupils and staff are Ready, Respectful and Safe

Ensuring that school policies are implemented within the base.

Ensuring that LM’s support is effective both in terms of staff performance and the academic standards reached.

Support the PL/LT with base SEF plans linked to LM development and CPD.

Assisting in the appointment/Interview of staff as required.

To support with transition work of new pupils into ACE and those leaving.

To support the PL/PM at the base with EHAT’s and other relevant multi agency meetings/paperwork.

Provide 1-1 and group cover for pupils when needed.

Support the area SENCO with paperwork and attended meetings as needed.

In consultation with your manager and LT, undertake other identified areas of responsibility as necessary to ensure effective delivery of the school’s specialist curriculum strand.

Model positive management of behaviour in an environment of mutual respect which allows students to feel Ready, Respectful and Safe, promotes their self-esteem and maintains/establishes good order and discipline among the pupils to safeguard the health and safety of all.

Communicate and consult with the parents/carers of pupils and other agencies

To support tutors in the completion of registers and action follow ups on non-attendance linking with the PL and EWO where needed.

Ensure that safeguarding procedures are robust and that good attendance is promoted

Ensuring that staff are properly appraised (within the timescales given) through the agreed performance management systems and that appropriate training is provided to meet identified needs. This includes the accurate, and continuous evaluation of staff performance, and when (if) necessary, following the capability procedure.

To meet deadlines as required, completing reports, keeping records and using data accurately

Be a role model to staff and pupils through personal presentation and professional conduct.

Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues and associate staff

Be available to support personal tutors and hold reviews and other meetings for your tutees as required ensuring equitable distribution of workload for all teachers on base.

About the School

Welcome to ACE schools. At ACE we are proud to provide education to young people aged from 4-16 who are not currently accessing mainstream or special school provision.

Our school supports young people from all over the region with provisions in Cornwall, Plymouth and Exeter. Our school prides itself on providing a trauma informed approach to all of our young people ensuring that everyone’s learning is tailored to them as individuals.

Our provisions are tailored to the specific needs of our young people with highly trained staff delivering group teaching, one to one support, and outreach into the community ensuring that we have an adaptability that makes us specialists in our field.

About the Trust

We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.

We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.

These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.

Those we recruit those who can demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at ***email_hidden***.

Closing date: for applications is 1st July 2026

Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for week commencing 6th July 2026

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Opportunities and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.