Location
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Wordsworth Road, Accrington, BB5 0LU (806 on roll)
Tel: 01254 233458
School website: www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join Mount Carmel RC High School as an Academic Mentor with a main focus on Pupil Premium & High Ability Pupils (HAP).
The successful applicant will work to rapidly improve attainment and progress of disadvantaged pupils and HAP across school, working with and alongside teachers and pastoral staff to provide effective additional support for disadvantaged pupils by removing major barriers to learning such as, attendance, attitude to learning, behaviour, homework and parental support.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
The closing date is 9am on 25/06/2026
Essential Qualifications
- English & Maths GCSE's Grade C or above (or equivalent)
Essential Experience
- Experience of working with children
- Experience of working with children in a relevant classroom/service environment
- Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities
- Knowledge of KS3 & KS4 curriculum
- Knowledge of strategies for example numeracy and literacy
- Ability to assess children's development
- Please see the job description for full details of the requirements and responsibilities of the role.
Desirable Experience
- Experience of administrative work
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
