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Sir Peter Hall School
Youth Mentor
Contract: Permanent, Part Time (37.85 hours per week / 38 weeks per year)
Salary: Grade 3 SP4-6 (FTE £25,185 to £25,989 / Actual £21,542 to £22,230)
Start date:
This is an exciting opportunity to join Sir Peter Hall social emotional mental health (SEMH) school, part of the Unity Schools Partnership multi-academy trust. You will join our specialist team as a youth mentor having the privilege of shaping the lives of the young people you work with. A
re you passionate about young people with SEMH needs having the very best life chances? Do you love working alongside young people teaching them new vocational and educational skills? Do you have high aspirations for young people with SEMH needs and believe they deserve the very best opportunities? Do you want to be part of an exciting opportunity working with colleagues to extend our bespoke and vocational offer to young people at Sir Peter Hall school? We are looking for an individual with a passion for young people with SEMH to join our team and make an impact on the outcomes and welfare of our pupils. You will be able to work flexibly and will have a skill set that you can use to support colleagues. You will have excellent de-escalation and behaviour management skills. You will be prepared to work with pupils in school, out in the local area, and with bespoke vocational activities off site.
Sir Peter Hall School is a growing school, educating young people between the ages of 9 – 16 who have a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs all of whom have an Education Health and Care Plan. The school is part of a collaborative, forward thinking Academy Trust with a strong network of special schools who work together. You will be supported in your role by an experienced leadership team and strong SEND Directors from Unity Schools Partnership. Significant training and development opportunities such as; apprenticeships and Level 5 and 6 qualifications are on offer. We actively encourage professional growth and are keen to support staff to further themselves in areas they are interested in.
We invite prospective candidates to review the job description and person specification and when making an application to use the supporting information section of the application form to provide evidence of how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria. We would welcome visits to the school.
For more information, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about the role please contact the school office by emailing [email protected] or telephone 01284 649006
Closing Date: 9:00am, Monday 15th June 2026
Interviews: 22nd June 2026
Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.
In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.
We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.
CLOSING DATE
2026-06-15