Academic Mentor

ACADEMIC MENTOR

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Hours of work 8:00am to 4:00pm with 36 minute daily break. 

£19,000 per annum 

£21,000 per annum for University Degree Holders

Start Date: Immediate Start 

Fixed contract until 31.08.2023

Utilising the National Tutoring Programme subsidised route to tutoring this academic year. We are looking for an Academic Mentor who shares our values and to join our staff on a fixed term contract.

Our Academic Mentor will work solely with the aim of supporting our students whose learning has been most affected by the disruption of the pandemic. 

Your primary role will be to offer a tailored programme of support unique for our school and students. As a school which serves in a context of high needs this support will be both academic and pastoral in nature.

For secondary schools the subjects covered are: English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Modern Foreign Languages.

The role:

● You will play an integral role working with the Senior Leadership Team to identify, create, prepare, deliver and monitor small group tutoring session (1:3, 1:2, 1:1)

● Identify learning gaps and create bespoke interventions

● Deliver engaging sessions to support pupils ensuring high quality learning for pupils which meets internal and external scrutiny

● Take into account barriers to learning and/or additional needs

● Assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of pupils and to keep such records as required

● Demonstrate safeguarding standards in all practice.

To find out further details on the National Tutoring Programme (NTP) please go to https://nationaltutoring.org.uk/

This is a wonderful opportunity for an ambitious and dedicated professional to join our school and make a difference to the lives of our students and the community we serve.

Dean Trust Wigan is part of The Dean Trust, which has a number of very high performing schools and a proven track record of sustained improvement. The Dean Trust’s core values include traditional academic education, excellent discipline and respect, resulting in improved attainment and progress. “Believe, Achieve, Succeed” has been embraced by all of the schools in The Dean Trust.  

You will join a dedicated team at Dean Trust Wigan who ensure that every pupil is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential. This post offers an excellent opportunity for a candidate who wants to help pupils develop into confident, successful and responsible adults who play an active part in society, regardless of their background or prior achievements. 

Method of Application

All applications must be made electronically using the Dean Trust’s application form. Click Apply Now on our recruitment page https://careers.thedeantrust.co.uk/ to submit your application. Applications will be shortlisted for interview and the HR Department will contact those applicants who are selected. 

Closing Date 

Applications received after the closing time of 8:00am, Monday 31st January 2023 will not be considered.

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.