The School
"Hoe Valley School is an inspiring environment at the heart of its community where every student's experience is personalised. Our students will learn to think independently, pursue their ambitions and achieve their highest potential."
Hoe Valley School is:
* An oversubscribed secondary school that opened in September 2015 to serve the local community of South Woking
* Delivering innovative and exciting lessons to years 7-13
* Committed to ensuring our students leave us with excellent academic outcomes, the skills to be 'work-ready' and the traits of excellent global citizens
* Following the National Curriculum, where Maths and English are taught every day
* A Google School with ICT fully embedded in all curriculum areas
* Committed to learning which is relevant with links to the 'real world' of business, higher education and the local community
* In a state of the art, new School completed in September 2018 on Egley Road, Woking
* Committed to supporting our staff to have a good work / life balance by offering longer school holidays, bespoke CPD programmes, minimising paperwork and meetings, and ultimately by trusting our staff to deliver excellent outcomes
The Role
To support students in overcoming barriers to learning in order to achieve their full academic and personal potential. The Learning Mentor will work closely with students, staff, and families to promote positive behaviour, engagement, and wellbeing.
The Learning Mentor will also assist with the delivery of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme and the enrichment programme, supporting students to complete the expeditions and skills requirements to achieve their awards as well as different hobbies and interests outside the curriculum offer.
Role Information
Contract: Term time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Start date: 1st September 2026
Responsible to: SENCo and ultimately the Head Teacher
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Support
* Provide one-to-one and small group mentoring to students identified as needing additional support.
* Help students develop confidence, resilience, and independent learning skills.
* Support students in setting and achieving personal, behavioural, and academic targets.
* Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records of interventions.
Pastoral Care
* Build positive, trusting relationships with students.
* Support students experiencing social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties.
* Promote positive attitudes to learning and school attendance.
* Contribute to safeguarding and child protection procedures in line with school policy.
Behaviour and Engagement
* Support the implementation of the school's behaviour policy.
* Work with staff to manage and improve student behaviour.
* Help students reflect on their choices and develop strategies for improvement.
Collaboration
* Liaise with teachers, pastoral staff, SENCO, and external agencies where appropriate.
* Communicate effectively with parents/carers regarding student progress and wellbeing.
* Attend relevant meetings, including review and pastoral support meetings.
Attendance Support
* Monitor and support improvements in student attendance and punctuality.
* Work with families to address barriers to regular school attendance.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award and Enrichment Programme
* Assist the DofE Lead in ensuring the delivery of high quality programmes and identify opportunities for increased participation
* Set up DofE groups ensuring access to the DofE programme for all participants who wish to take part
* Attend student expedition training days and expeditions
* Assist in the arrangement of suitable opportunities to celebrate young people's DofE achievements and issue badges and certificates on completion of Awards
* Liaise with Trips & Events Co-ordinator to purchase welcome packs and assign participation places
* Liaise with Trips & Events Co-ordinator to actively manage DofE groups and support the delivery of DofE
* Assist DofE Lead in ensuring DofE groups are adhering to correct policies and procedures and comply with DofE licence
* Undertake training courses including e-induction and Introduction to DofE
* Be a champion for the DofE and actively promote the DofE within the school community.
* Management and evaluation of the school's enrichment programme, ensuring a diverse range of clubs and activities alongside high levels of student participation and engagement.
The above list is not exhaustive and may be subject to amendment in due course in discussion with the relevant employee.
Safeguarding Statement
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful appointments are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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