Academic Mentor

To start September 2022
Scale 5 £27,009 - £28,497 per annum pro rata (£23,233 - £24,513 actual)
Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week, Term Time Only E1 0LB, Whitechapel, London Borough of Tower Hamlets

We seek to appoint an ambitious and enthusiastic Academic Mentor for our Sixth Form.  

The ideal Academic Mentor will be confident, have a proven track record of working effectively with young people and be willing to work individually and as a part of a team. This role will suit outgoing personalities who are looking for an exciting and rewarding role, and are able to develop a good rapport with post 16 students.

Recent, relevant experience that can be referenced is essential.  You will also have an understanding of the emerging adult status of post 16 students, the UCAS process and of Enrichment and Personal development at post 16 level.

As Britain’s first federated school, our campus embraces two schools, Boys’ and Girls’ with a co-ed Sixth Form. We have state of the art buildings and facilities and dedicated professional staff, Bishop Challoner is an exciting and supportive environment in which to work and develop your career.

This is a school in an area of relatively high deprivation which transforms the life opportunities of children.  If you came into teaching to transform lives, then this is an opportunity for you to do so.

You do not need to be a practising Catholic to apply.

OFSTED 2021 (Girls’ School):
“New leaders and governors are ambitious and have set high expectations for all. They set about making important changes and have brought about notable improvements”
“Pupils value their education”
“Positive about the changes and routines that new leaders introduced”

You will be required to:
• Deliver high quality mentoring and monitor its impact in the learning community
• Support the development and implementation of strategies which will contribute towards effective learning, behaviour and achievement across the Sixth Form
• Contribute to a healthy, safe, happy and challenging environment in which Post 16 students can work hard, free of disruption, develop mutual respect for each other, grow in maturity and achieve their potential
• Help students access Higher Education and other professional routes
• Inspire, challenge and motivate students

We Offer:
• A strong commitment to your professional development and career management – excellent CPD and leadership development at all levels
• An opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic and creative team
• A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded
• Outstanding exam results across the federation, with non-core subjects genuinely valued
• A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all
• A positive and stimulating school climate which values the contribution of all staff

If you have the passion and drive to help uphold high standards of conduct at Bishop Challoner, we look forward to hearing from you.

How to Apply:

Your application is a direct permanent application to Bishop Challoner.

To apply, please request an application form from Ellie Field at bishopchalloner@hays.com or call Ellie on 0207 259 8770 for more information. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.

We warmly encourage visits from prospective candidates to experience our school first hand. Visits are by appointment only, to book please contact Ellie Field for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: Monday 11th July 2022 at 12 noon
Interviews: Thursday 14th July 2022

Please note that there are no parking facilities at the school, but we are lucky to be served by a number of transport links including Bus, DLR, Overground and Tube.

Our federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The Governing Body is an Equal Opportunity Employer.