Pay scale N6 £32,597 - £35,412 per annum, salary is pro rata to weeks worked

37 hours per week, term time only, 5 training days and 5 additional days

Initially fixed term until 31 August 2026 with a view to a permanent appointment.

Closing date for applications: Monday 5 January 2026 at 12pm

Walker Riverside Academy is an exciting and thriving secondary school at the heat of its community in Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne.  Walker is an oversubscribed secondary school with 1100 students on roll and this number is predicted to increase over coming years.  We help our students to aim high, be proud and love life, in both their academic and career aspirations, supporting them at every step and guiding them upon options available.  It is the daily embodiment of this ethos that makes Walker a truly special school community.  We want our students to be proud of both themselves and the school community they attend, whilst developing a love of academy life.

We are seeking an outstanding Pastoral and Academic Mentor to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team and play a key role in ensuring our students are supported both academically and pastorally and to ensure we meet the needs of our students.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Having overall pastoral responsibility for an allocated group of students within an allocated house/year group.

• Setting high standards and expectations in student behaviour, attendance and appearance.

• Supporting students’ academic and pastoral progress by intervention and interaction in classrooms during identified periods.

• Communicating with parents regarding a range of issues.

• Ensuring all students are offered pastoral and academic guidance, mentoring and counselling where required so that they can maximise their potential.

• Ensuring accurate and effective pastoral records are kept on all students.

If you have experience of providing support to students and are passionate about supporting our students to be the best they can be, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, excellent professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of our students.

We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD.  Opportunities are also available for Trust wide working and career development opportunities.  You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated SLT, CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board.

The deadline for applications is 12pm on Monday 5 January 2026.  

Walker Riverside Academy and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.  

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview.  Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Application packs and further information can be found on the academy trust website https://www.tynecoastacademytrust.co.uk/join-our-team-current-vacancies/  

Please view our recruitment pack for more details about the post.

Completed applications should be returned to applications@wra.tynecoast.academy