Pastoral Mentor
Vision for Education Newcastle
Sunderland
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 25 October 2018
Job overview
Vision for Education are seeking to appointment a Pastoral Mentor to work within an alternative provision in the Sunderland area. The school caters for young people who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH), so the successful candidate must be enthusiastic, motivated and be able to provide an excellent level of support to students.
This is a full-time role, which is due to commence as soon as possible. The successful candidate will work Monday-Friday, 8.30-4pm.
To be considered for the position of Pastoral Mentor you must:
- Have previous experience of working with disengaged and hard to reach students
- Be able to effectively support staff, students and parents, in sometimes sensitive situations
- Be able to support the welfare of students, ensuring they reach their full potential
- Have excellent behaviour management
- Be able to build and maintain relationships with young people who have complex needs
- Be comfortable with supporting students who display challenging and sometimes confrontational behaviour
- Hold an in-date Team Teach certificate (Training can be provided)
At Vision for Education we take our responsibilities to our practitioners seriously and our aim is to ensure you are well supported and rewarded for your efforts. As part of the Vision for Education team, you will receive:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly through PAYE
- Support throughout your placements
- Access to a dedicated SEND Consultant 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Access to free CPD such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and Moving and Handling qualifications as well as access to over 20 accredited courses through Educare
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Worker Regulations) to make sure you get paid what you deserve
- £50 reward every time you recommend a colleague
- Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drink
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be required to complete our safeguarding checks and undergo an enhanced DBS check.
About Vision for Education Newcastle
- Vision for Education Newcastle
- Dean Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- NE1 1PG
- United Kingdom
Created in 2008, Vision for Education is a well-established, market-leading teacher supply agency with industry experience and expertise.
What we do
We provide a high-quality recruitment service for schools of all kinds. We’re always interested in talking to teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors and other support staff with any level of experience – whether you’re an NQT, busy parent or semi-retired! If you’re looking for daily supply, short & long-term cover – or even a permanent role – we can help. We have branches across the country, with our head office based in Sheffield.
Our values
We operate under a simple set of values which impact on everything we do. Our aim is always to be open, honest and ethical in the way we do business; both internally with the way we treat our staff, and externally, in how we look after our clients and candidates. This unique approach to recruitment has made us the first port of call for both schools and teachers alike.
What we offer
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
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