Job Title: Learning Mentor – Temporary
Location: Plumstead, South East London
Salary: £24,276 per annum (Actual gross salary)
Job Type: Temporary (1 year) Full Time, Term time only (35 hours/ week, 39 weeks/ year)
Closing date: Noon, Wednesday 9th December 2020
The School is a thriving and rapidly improved school recently judged Good by Ofsted (May 2018). They’re dedicated to providing a world-class education to the young people and families of Royal Greenwich, and hold a strong commitment to promoting excellence, justice and success for all of their young people.
Their goal is to inspire and nurture young people of all abilities and backgrounds to develop a love of learning which will sustain them throughout their lives. It is this which will successfully see them into further education and the fulfilling career of their choice. They believe that high quality teaching, in a safe and friendly environment, is the key to unlocking the potential all young people have, so that they can go on to change the world for the better.
The Role:
They are seeking a Learning Mentor to support the achievement of students through academic and pastoral mentoring of identified groups of students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Tracking and monitoring the achievement of students and oversee the personalised provision of support and intervention
- Developing peer-mentoring and coaching for key groups of students
- Providing specific interventions to boost progress
- Supervising ‘Study Hall ‘ provision
- Putting in place programmes of inspirational and motivational events
- Developing and embedding the qualities central to cultivating success, harmony and high achievement
- Monitoring the attendance and engagement of identified students in programmes of academic and pastoral support
- Liaising with outside agencies and providers to put in place a programme of inspirational and motivational events which will engage young people and raise their aspirations
- Promoting the understanding of spiritual, moral, social and cultural development in collaboration with the Key Stage Leader
Key Requirements:
- You will need to have a Level 3 Qualification and at least a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths. A qualification at degree level would be an advantage
- You will also need a qualification in mentoring or coaching together with experience of working with young people in Key stage 3, 4, or 5
- Knowledge of good practice in inclusion, differentiation, engagement and the pathways available to meet the needs of different learners, including the more able and students at risk of not being in education, employment or training
- You should also have competent ICT skills
To apply for this role please click APPLY button and CHECK YOUR EMAILS for the application form.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
References will automatically be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to be DBS checked prior to taking up post.
Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; Tutor, Sessional Tutor, Learning and Retention Support, Mentor, Learning and Retention Assessor, Student Support Mentor, Learning Assistant, Learning Tutor, Learning Adviser, Educator, Learning Coach, Training Support Officer may also be considered for this role.
