We seek a dedicated Learning Mentor to join our ground-breaking student scholarship programme, generously funded by The Leathersellers’ Company. Since its launch in September 2022, the programme has already transformed students’ lives.
This position is available on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2028. If the scholarship programme proves successful, we plan to expand it with additional funding.
Our scholarship programme aims to empower Key Stage 3 students by providing tailored support. We want them to achieve their academic and personal best while fully engaging in their school experience. As part of the scholarship, students receive comprehensive support, including mentoring, extracurricular activities, and weekly tutoring. Our goal is to enhance both their well-being and academic success.
Reporting to the Lead Learning Mentor, you’ll play a vital role in providing effective support to scholarship students. Your mentoring expertise will contribute to their success within the programme.
Salary Scale: Scale 6 (point 18 – 20) £37,509 – £38,637 pro-rata
Hours: 35 hours a week, 39 weeks a year (term time only including 5 INSET days)
To find out more about what is it like to work for the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools, please click here
To apply, please follow this link
Closing Date: 9:00am on Monday 13 July 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 14 July 2026
Please note CVs are not accepted.
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date of the advertisement.
The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.
Lewisham is a vibrant and culturally diverse borough. This reflected in all aspects of daily life, from the response to the pandemic where the community rallied to support our most vulnerable residents, to the 170 languages spoken in our homes, schools and businesses. We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
As we plan ahead, we are working towards a fairer, greener, healthier and more economically sound future for all in Lewisham. This means continuing our efforts to tackle climate change for generations to come; ensuring that good health and wellbeing is equally accessible to everyone; and safeguarding local jobs and up-skilling residents with tools they need to succeed. Building on the community spirit and activism that has been so prevalent in recent years, we are committed to creating a Future Lewisham we can all have a part in.
