Learning Support Mentor at St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SJRRSFC/26869

Location

Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0LJ

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£25,951.00 - £26,818.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual salary range £19,454.30 - £20,104.25 (Sixth Form College Support Staff Salary Scale

Hours Per Week

32.5

Weeks Per Year

Term time only

Fixed Term End Date

Fri 9th Jul, 2027

Closing Date

9:00am, Mon 27th Jul, 2026

Start Date

26 August 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 2

Interview Date(s)

30 July 2026

Interview Date(s) 30 July 2026

About this Role

St John Rigby College offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses at all levels in a highly supportive and caring environment to approximately 1500 full-time students aged 16-18. We welcome applications from people who are keen to work with us to deliver educational excellence at all levels.

In January 2024 the College retained its Ofsted “outstanding” judgement with inspectors commenting; “students are highly motivated to achieve” They embody the culture of kindness, mutual respect and high expectation that permeate the college”. In December 2023, the “outstanding” inspection report from the Catholic Schools Inspectorate began with; “St John Rigby College is a joyful, happy and supportive community.”

Responsibilities include supporting individual students in developing study skills, good organisation and work habits. You will have excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with young people and liaising with parents and carers to establish positive relationships.

At SJR we value work-life balance and the wellbeing of our employees and will endeavour to support flexible working arrangements where possible, whilst ensuring the operational needs of the College are met. We promote equality of opportunity and embrace diversity. The College is accredited as a Disability Confident Employer and is an accredited member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.

For further details about the college please visit our website www.sjr.ac.uk or to arrange a visit contact the HR Department 01942 219690.

Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and online searches.