Location: Portway Junior School
Hours: 32.5 hours although flexibility to accommodate part time, Term Time Only
Thank you for showing an interest in the role of a Pastoral, Family Liaison and Learning Mentor at our school. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate who is passionate about supporting children and families and meeting the needs of everyone in our school community. You will work with children and families who present with complex needs, supporting them to achieve the best possible outcomes and experience within the school. You will demonstrate empathy, effectively overcome barriers,and foster positive relationships. We are looking for an adaptable and flexible individual able to cope in a high pressure environment, deal with constantly changing priorities and be willing to adopt the wider school ethos. Strong organisational skills, along with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload, are essential. We are looking for a candidate who will strengthen the team, who has good communication skills and can work with a range of different stakeholders and a range of special educational needs. You will need to have the young people’s best interests at heart and have the initiative to support children in different circumstances.
Our school is part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust. Our Trust is committed to supporting and delivering education of the highest quality across the trust. Each of our academies are unique, and have their own vision and values in order to provide our children with the opportunities they deserve. At Portway Juniors, we follow the Portway 5, to be: caring, friendly, responsible, respective and active. We are a kind and caring team who support each other. We have a happy, positive working environment and you will always
find laughter in the staffroom.
This is a tremendous opportunity to make a difference and to be part of a dynamic and innovative staff team.
We look forward to receiving your application and working with you on your own professional journey to excellence.
Application Details
At Portway we value every individual and put our children at the heart of everything we do. If you think this sounds like you then come and visit us to see for yourself. Visits are positively encouraged. Please phone or email to arrange a mutually convenient appointment. Find out if we’re right for you! Contact Kate Fernie on 01332 550113 or email [email protected]
Odyssey Collaborative Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment procedures and will require an enhanced DBS clearance and references from current and past employers. Further details of this post, the school and the Trust are included in this pack and details of how to apply can be found below.
How to Apply
Should you wish to apply for the post, please complete and return an application form with a cover letter addressed to Portway Junior School, which clearly demonstrates your suitability for this role. Applications can be submitted via email to [email protected] or by post, for the attention of Kate Fernie, to the following address: Portway Junior School, Robincroft Road, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2GL
Please provide work email addresses for your referees.
Our privacy notice can be found at https://www.odysseyct.org.uk/gdpr/
Portway Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post is regulated activity, successful appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and relevant =recruitment checks that comply with guidance in the most recent version of Keeping Children Safe in Education. We would like to remind candidates that it is illegal to apply for this position if you are included on the barred list.
We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services
Portway Junior School is part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust
All members of staff will receive training in line with our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. Our Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website https://portway-junior-school.secureprimarysite.net/policies/.
The Odyssey Collaborative Trust has a robust Safer Recruitment Policy and checklist which will be followed at all times.
Equal Opportunities
Odyssey Collaborative Trust welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a workplace environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process.
The closing date for this vacancy is Monday 6 July 2026 at non. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held Thursday 9 July 2026.
