Sir John Thursby Community College, Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT (1126 on roll)
Tel: 01282 682313
School website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk/
32.5 hours per week (8:1515:15 Mon-Fri), TTO + 1 week
We are characterised by how we treat our people
We are incredibly proud of our ambitious, curriculum focused, research-driven school. Our vision is built around the principles of ambition, respect and belonging and we have a strong commitment to the development of our staff as outstanding professionals.
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and organised learning mentor, with the skills and ability to support our students to achieve. The successful candidate will establish positive relationships to promote excellent learning, identify appropriate small group interventions including academic support in Maths, English and Science, analyse data to support referral routes into small group provision and advise the wider school inclusion referral panel. This role will also lead on our Year 7 Transition Support Programme, providing targeted, structured support to ensure all students settle successfully into school life. The provision focuses on developing self-esteem, confidence and learning readiness, enabling pupils to fully access the curriculum and achieve in line with our high expectations for all. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a hard-working team, committed to ensuring our young people are supported to achieve.
Please refer to the full job advert in the application pack for further details.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to our work and benefit from an excellent environment, where all staff are encouraged to progress their careers with us. We have great facilities ensuring that our students and staff have the best learning environment in which to achieve. SJT is a very positive community, with our recent staff survey showing that over 95% of our staff enjoy coming to work and are proud to be part of our school.
The successful candidate will fully embrace our ethos of Ambition, Respect and Belonging whilst bringing fresh ideas that will build on current strengths and achievement. A core pillar of our belonging ethos is that all in our community are known, valued and loved. We want all staff to share this commitment.
For an application pack please:
- download from the college website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
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or telephone 01282 682313
Send your completed Application form (only the version attached) stating which post you wish to apply for to:
[email protected]
Closing date: 9am Monday 22nd June 2026
Shortlisting: Wednesday 24th June 2026
Interviews: Monday 29th June 2026
The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and other recruitment checks.
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.
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
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.
