How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Learning Mentor
Learning Mentor – Part Time (19 hours, preferably Wed – Fri)
Aston Fields Middle School Location: Drummond Road, Bromsgrove. B60 2ET Term Time Only (including TE Days) Salary: Scale TA3 Contract: Permanent, part time (19 hours) ** positions commence:** 1st September 2026 Closing Date: Monday 6th July, 9am Interview Date: TBC (either Friday 10th July or Monday 13th July 2026)
Contact Information
- Telephone: 01527 876026
- Email: office@astonfields.worcs.sch.uk
- Website: <a href="https://www.astonfields.worcs.sch.uk">www.astonfields.worcs.sch.uk</a>
- NOR: 600
- Headteacher: Mrs A Hales
About Aston Fields Middle School
An exciting opportunity is available to join one of the country’s best middle schools. Aston Fields Middle School, with a commitment to excellence, is an oversubscribed, very popular school renowned for:
- Outstanding pupil behaviour and motivated learners (Ofsted, November 2024).
- Awarded the School of Character Kitemark Plus (June 2025).
About the Role
The Governing Body seeks to appoint a Learning Mentor on a permanent, part-time contract. This role will:
- Support pupils facing barriers to learning through a complementary (non-teaching) service, aligning with the school’s pastoral team and teachers.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
- Train the successful candidate on-the-job.
Key Responsibilities
You will thrive in this role if you can:
- Demonstrate a passion for learning and a commitment to safeguarding.
- Engage exceptionally with individuals (students, staff, parents) to build rapport and trust.
- Develop exceptional organisational skills to manage duties effectively.
- Inspire others to pursue excellence and character growth.
- Advocate for inclusion as a pivotal school strategy.
Requirements & Standards
To be considered:
- Enthusiasm and dedication to supporting learners who need additional pastoral guidance.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills (“people person” mindset).
- Ability to inspire and motivate young people.
- Compliance with safeguarding standards for issue 1953 safeguarding measures.
- Enhanced DBS clearance required (exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974).
- Checks for a children’s barred list.
- Additional online background checks for short-listed candidates.
- Adherence to fundamental British values.
Additional Information
Support & Environment
In this role, you will benefit from:
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
- A talented, supportive staff team.
- Highly engaged Governing Body committed to development.
- Exemplary career progression opportunities, including CPD framework.
- Membership of the Spire Trust Learning Partnership network, co-ordinating closely with: South Bromsgrove High School and two affiliated feeder schools.
- Excellent transport links in the Bromsgrove area.
Application & Equality
- All applications must be made on the Worcestershire County Council recruitment Website (WM Jobs | Indeed).
- Additional details available via:
- Miss Franklin (contact via office@astonfields.worcs.sch.uk)
- The official school website.
- School tours/school visits warmly welcomed.
Aston Fields Middle School is an equal opportunities employer and fully committed to safeguarding. Candidates are expected to align with UK fundamental British values.
Further Information
-
For full role specifications, please refer to: Learning Mentor Person Specification June 2026.
-
Any inquiries may be directed to Miss Franklin for further clarification.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills