At Certus Education, we believe great educators thrive when they feel supported, valued, and connected. That’s why our Mentorship Scheme is provided free of charge to Certus educators and partner schools, helping education professionals build confidence, develop their skills, and feel fully supported throughout their journey.

Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT), Teaching Assistant, support professional, or an experienced educator transitioning into a new setting, our mentorship programme provides personalised guidance tailored to individual needs and career goals.

The Certus Education Mentorship Scheme connects educators with experienced mentors who understand the realities and challenges of working within schools and educational settings.

Our mentors offer practical advice, professional guidance, wellbeing support, and regular check-ins to help staff feel confident, prepared, and supported throughout their placements.

The scheme is designed to:

• Support confidence and professional development 
• Improve staff wellbeing and retention 
• Help educators transition successfully into new roles 
• Provide practical classroom and school-based guidance 
• Create positive long-term outcomes for schools and staff 

The mentorship programme is available free to:

• Certus Education educators 
• Partner schools and their staff 
• Early Career Teachers (ECTs) 
• Teaching Assistants & Support Staff 
• Graduates entering education 
• SEND & Alternative Provision Staff 
• Long-term and permanent placement staff 

We understand that every school and educator is different, which is why our support is flexible, personal, and relationship-focused.

Ongoing guidance and support from experienced education professionals.

Practical advice around classroom management, routines, confidence building, and adapting to different educational settings.

Helping educators manage workload pressures, wellbeing, and work-life balance.

Support with CVs, interviews, career progression, and long-term professional development.

Additional guidance for educators working within SEND, SEMH, and alternative provision settings.

Helping educators build confidence, identify strengths, and set achievable career goals.

At Certus Education, we know that well-supported staff create stronger outcomes for pupils and schools. 

Our mentorship scheme helps educators feel more confident, prepared, and supported from the very beginning.

• Better supported and more confident staff 
• Improved retention and wellbeing 
• Stronger placement experiences 
• Increased consistency across teams 

• Free personalised support and guidance 
• Increased confidence and professional growth 
• A trusted point of contact throughout placements 
• A more positive recruitment and onboarding experience 

As a teacher-founded education recruitment partner, Certus Education is committed to providing more than recruitment alone. We focus on building long-term relationships and supporting the professional growth and wellbeing of the educators and schools we work with.

Our free mentorship scheme reflects our commitment to creating supportive partnerships, positive experiences, and lasting success across education.

If you are a Certus educator or partner school and would like to learn more about our free Mentorship Scheme, get in touch with our team today.