Sixth Form Career Mentor

Sheffield - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 33143 - 37280

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Salary Grade 6 33143 to 37280 FTE

Actual salary 30700 to 34532 (with under five years service)

Contract term 37 hours 42 weeks permanent

Start date Summer Term 2026

Closing date Midnight Wednesday 25 February 2026

Mercia Learning Trust

Mercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and three secondary schools located in the south-west of Sheffield. Established in 2012 with one secondary school our trust has grown to serving over 5000 pupils with 650 staff.

Why do we exist

To empower everyone in our communities especially the most disadvantaged to succeed.

How do we behave

We are kind - showing care and supporting each other.

We have integrity - doing the right thing and always putting children first.

We work with diligence - overcoming obstacles and having no excuses.

What do we do

We run schools that focus on academic excellence cultural capital and the development of character.

How will we succeed

A culture of excellence high standards shaped by clarity not control.

Academic focus empowering all children through an exceptional curriculum.

Purposeful collaboration relationships built on trust reducing sub-optimisation and driving collective success.

Our staff are a crucial part of our trust just like our pupils. We are devoted to recruiting training retaining and taking good care of our highly skilled and dedicated team.

King Ecgbert School

King Ecgbert School is a highly successful school at the heart of Mercia Learning Trust. We pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional quality of education to learners from all backgrounds aged 11-18.

Our school is exceptionally strong - rated outstanding by Ofsted and has academic results that are consistently well above average.

This is a truly comprehensive school serving both disadvantaged and highly affluent communities. We are committed to providing outstanding education for all in a safe happy and positive learning environment.

The role

We are looking for a sixth form career mentor to help students achieve their potential by providing academic support advising on career and higher education options and guidance on independent study skills. Other responsibilities would include supervising study supporting careers events and liaising with industry links and visiting speakers as well as parents and the wider sixth form team to support students overall academic and personal development. This role will include some work outside of term time and occasionally outside of the school day.

The candidate

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with exceptional organisational skills. They will be able to demonstrate an understanding of education and the careers process and show a commitment to the personal and academic development of pupils inspiring and motivating them to achieve highly. They would ideally hold a Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development or be willing to work towards this qualification quickly and partly in their own time.

Salary Grade 6 33143 to 37280 FTEActual salary 30700 to 34532 (with under five years service)Contract term 37 hours 42 weeks permanentStart date Summer Term 2026Closing date Midnight Wednesday 25 February 2026Mercia Learning TrustMercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and ...