Key Stage 5 Learning Mentor and Academic Support Worker

Closing date: Wednesday 30 September 2026 (by 9am)

Interview date: Week commencing 5 October 2026

Clapton Support Staff Range Scale 6, points 18 - 22 £38,746- £41,120 (pro rata)

Actual pro rata salary: £33,581- £35,639

Term time only

Required: As soon as possible


  • Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their full potential

  • Do you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm to support sixth form students to succeed?

    If so, we would love you to join Clapton Girls’ Academy as a Key Stage 5 Learning Mentor and Academic Support Worker.

    This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives and educational outcomes of our sixth form students. We are looking for a motivated, proactive and self-starting individual who can build positive relationships with students and provide effective support to help them thrive.

    You will play a key role in helping our Key Stage 5 students achieve their best by supporting them to develop positive behaviours for learning, improve attendance, overcome barriers to success and become confident, independent learners.

We can offer you:

  • A welcoming and caring academy with motivated and enthusiastic students

  • A fantastic team of dedicated staff who support each other

  • A strong commitment to your professional development and career growth

  • A school culture that champions equity, inclusion and wellbeing

Our values

We are proud to be an anti-racist school and believe in breaking down barriers to success. We recognise the importance of having a staff body and leadership team that reflect Hackney’s rich and diverse community. If you have the experience, passion and drive to be a role model for the next generation of female leaders, we want to support you in that journey. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups because we know that diversity makes us stronger.

Clapton Girls’ Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be DBS checked at an enhanced level before any offer is made.

Please note that CV’s or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered, however, only those that are shortlisted will be contacted. Clapton Girls’ Academy reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.

Apply today and help us create a future where every student can thrive.