Role: Senior Learning Resource Centre Mentor

Grade: Band 4b (SCP 11 – SCP 12)

Salary FTE: £28,634 - £29,544

Salary Actual: £25,660 - £26,475 (term time only plus 2 weeks, 37 hours per week)

Contract type: Permanent

Reporting to: Head of Achievement and Progress

Start date: April 2026

About Us

This is an exciting time to be joining the Sir John Brunner Foundation. Our Multi-Academy Trust educates more than 4300 children and young people and employs over 450 professionals. Each of our four good and outstanding academies operates at the heart of their local community.

Our mission is to enhance students’ lives through the highest standards of education underpinned by our Trust values of Excellence, Belonging and Partnership.

The Multi-Academy Trust incorporates:

• The County High School, Leftwich.
• Middlewich High School.
• Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College.
• Macclesfield Academy.

The Sir John Brunner Foundation has a proud legacy of educational excellence dating back to 1557. We remain firmly focused on children, providing a first-class experience that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and joy in learning. In working with our communities, we create an environment where every child feels valued, safe, and supported to reach their potential.

The Foundation’s Head Office is based at the Sir John Deane’s College campus in Northwich.

Sir John Deane’s College

This role is based at Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College; the country’s leading sixth form college.  It is an excellent place to work where colleagues are recognised for their hard work and supported to develop professionally. 

We foster a strong ethos of ambition and aspiration in all aspects of College life which means our students are hardworking and extremely well behaved. Our students are supported by dedicated pastoral and learning support teams who have an important role in facilitating our inclusive offer.

The College has exemplary teaching, learning and recreational facilities contained within a beautiful campus.

About the Role

The purpose of this versatile role is to be responsible for the running of our vibrant student support area. You will be responsible for the daily operation of the library and the immediate supervision of the library staff, ensuring it remains an engaging, safe and purposeful learning space.

The library is a busy and dynamic space, and you will work closely with students and colleagues to promote positive behaviours and a productive working environment.

You will ensure students and staff are aware of the library facilities available and how to access them and will work collaboratively with curriculum departments to ensure they are aware of the resources available and can access them appropriately.

Your Responsibilities

• See attached Job Description

What we are looking for

• Energy, enthusiasm and presence to enable effective running of this vibrant and busy learning environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to deal confidently with students and colleagues alike.
• An ability to drive positive student behaviour and challenge where needed
• A self-starter
• Happy to work with minimal supervision
• Able to use own initiative to drive continuous improvements of the library provision, engaging with key stakeholders
• Experience of successfully working with students / young people in an education setting
• An ability to drive and maintain high standards with a focus on quality
• Educated to A-Level or equivalent
• Knowledge and experience of using MS packages
• An ability to organise and maintain records effectively
• Flexible to changing needs

Closing Date: Wednesday 25^th March 2026 at 9am

Interview Date: Monday 30^th March 2026

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Senior Learning Resource Centre Mentor, please complete the application form today! You are strongly encouraged to get your application form submitted at the earliest opportunity, as we reserve the right to close our adverts earlier than advertised where sufficient applications have been received.

We’d love to hear from you!

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.  The school is an equal opportunities employer.