Pupil Premium Mentor

37 hours per week, term time plus one week

Actual starting salary – £25,005.45 per annum

(FTE £29,071)

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

Here at Ormiston Bushfield Academy, we are seeking to appoint a Pupil Premium Mentor. This is an exciting opportunity to support disadvantaged students in overcoming barriers to learning, achieving their academic potential, and fully engaging in school life.

This is a dynamic role, where every day is different. The successful candidate will deliver mentoring sessions to identified disadvantaged pupils and will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and administration of the Academy’s Pupil Premium mentoring programme. The successful candidate will develop positive relationships with students, helping to ensure that every young person can succeed.

This is an evolving role and as the needs of the Academy and its students continues to grow and evolve, the responsibilities and scope of this role are likely to develop over time, so flexibility and a willingness to adapt will be key.

The working pattern for this position is Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm and Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm, working term-time plus one week (39 working weeks per year).

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their best
• Is positive and enthusiastic, with the ability to motivate and inspire students facing a range of challenges
• Has strong communication skills and is able to build positive working relationships with all stakeholders
• Has a high level of IT competence, including the use of Microsoft programmes e.g. Word/Outlook/Excel
• Has strong organisational skills and is able to manage their own workload
• Is able to relate well to young people
• Is flexible in their approach to the requirements of the post.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

The Academy

Ormiston Bushfield Academy is a good school, conveniently located close to the Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire & Lincolnshire borders, and benefits from excellent road and rail links.

The Academy is continuing to expand and due to its popularity and increasing student numbers, a new £6 million wing was opened in September 2018. This extension is an addition to the £20.6 million state-of-the-art building that was completed September 2012, giving every student the opportunity to learn in an exciting and inspiring environment at an Academy that has been recognised for its high standards of inclusion. The Academy has continued to build on the successes of the last few years and achieved strong results at GCSE & A-Level in the summer.

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive

• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve

• Being part of a team and community where you belong – being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities

• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits.

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to join a well-established and supportive team at an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support, where staff are committed to raising attainment
• Development for staff through nationally recognised training courses
• Access to a range of resources and opportunities through our Academy Trust
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits
• Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling services

Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 08 November 2026

Please note that the Academy withholds the right to withdraw the advert at any time, or interview suitable candidates before the closing date.

Ormiston Bushfield Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Ormiston Academies Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process. All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition  

check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here.

For further information about our safeguarding and recruitment practices, please refer to the Trust’s Policies here: Other Policies.

Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.