Learning Mentor required

Required for January 2019

The successful candidate will be an important part of a hardworking, dedicated and friendly team of teachers and support staff. He/she will understand the needs of vulnerable children and their families and will demonstrate effective interpersonal skills which will ensure constructive relationships with a wide range of personnel.

The main duties of the post are:

• Day to day management of attendance and punctuality
• With other staff, identify pupils who need extra help to overcome barriers to learning, both inside and outside school
• Assist in the development and implementation of education, behaviour, support and mentoring plans for identified pupils
• Maintain regular contact with families/carers of pupils receiving support and encourage positive family involvement in the pupil's learning and behaviour
• Co-ordinate support and intervention strategies for vulnerable pupils
• Liaise with outside agencies
• Day to day management of a 'safe and happy playground'
• Day to day management of record systems
• Undertake duties relating to child protection, such as attending core group meetings under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team

The School is able to offer:

• A genuine opportunity to make a difference
• An exciting and caring environment in which to work
• A highly committed staff with high expectations who are willing to help each other
• A strong ambitious leadership team with a clear sense of strategic direction

All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. For Support staff our minimum requirement is GCSE English & Maths (A-C) or equivalent.