Learning Mentor at Corfe Valley Outdoor Learning

Posted on 14 September 2025
Applications close on 30 September 2025

All Locations:

Wareham

Salary Details:

£14 to £16

Vacancy Type:

Fixed Term

Fixed Term End Date:

Initial 1 year contract, may be extended

Function:

Schools

Employer:

Corfe Valley Outdoor Learning

Job Working Pattern:

Part time

Closing time of advert

1pm

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Learning Mentor at Corfe Valley Outdoor Learning

About the role

Learning Mentor – Part Time

Start date: October 2025, or later for the right candidate

Term: Part Time, 22 hours per week over 4 days, Monday to Thursday, term time only

Contract type: Fixed for one year, may be extended.

Salary: £14 to £16 / hour depending on experience

Closing date: Tuesday 30 September 2025, 1pm

We are looking to appoint a Learning Mentor, with experience of working in education, to join our team from October 2025, or later for the right candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in supporting a brilliant group of young people.

What we offer:

a friendly, caring working environment with our fantastic staff team
term-time working only and convenient working hours 9:00am to 2:30pm
a stunning outdoor location in the Purbeck Hills, Dorset
working with a group of fantastic young people
pension scheme
emphasis on mental health and well-being
good work-life balance
excellent job satisfaction
opportunities for training and further professional development
private healthcare after 1 year of service

Duties:

building relationships with children with SEN and SEMH needs
supporting young people with a range of activities and experiences
helping to look after the onsite animals
contributing to children's portfolios using written and photographic evidence
ensuring the safeguarding of our young people

Further Information

We are looking for an applicant who can really relate to, and engage groups of young people aged 8 to 16. Most of all, we are looking for someone who is patient, kind and non-judgemental with a real willingness to support our group of young people.

We have worked hard to establish an inclusive and trauma informed environment, and the successful applicant should align with our values and approach and be willing to learn.

For more information about our provision, please visit: www.corfevalleyoutdoorlearning.co.uk

Visits will be arranged for short-listed candidates. Please send in your application form and we will be in contact with short-listed candidates.

About Us

Corfe Valley Outdoor Learning is a professionally run and well established, outdoor based Alternative Provision in Dorset. Our site, located to the south of Wareham, is based on a smallholding set in the peaceful countryside.

We are incredibly proud of the environment we have built at Corfe Valley with our young people at the core of all that we do. Our highly skilled staff team continuously go above and beyond for not only our young people but their families too.

We use a relational and trauma informed approach enabling our young people and staff to develop positive trusting relationships.

Most importantly our young people feel a sense of belonging. They feel accepted and they learn to trust adults again in a safe environment. Through this our young people are able to develop emotional resilience, which, is the platform for academic and social progress. Every young person is valued at Corfe Valley and they know this.

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