Learning Mentor

Hours:  38 hours and 20 minutes per week x 39 weeks per annum - term time only.  

(36 hours  paid at £22,122 and 2 hours and 20 minutes paid as contractual overtime)

"This is a ‘Good’ school.  Pupils behave well.  They enjoy learning, work hard and are keen to succeed” -  Ofsted December 2017:

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic and approachable professional to join our vibrant and diverse school. You will need to be able to work flexibly and creatively in a variety of ways to help children overcome their barriers to learning. Candidates must have good literacy and numeracy skills to at least GCSE or equivalent level, excellent organisational and behavioural management skills. They should be able to work independently and as part of a team. 

The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of activities including:

• Developing 1:1 and small group mentoring programmes

• After school, breakfast and lunch time clubs

• Family liaison encouraging parental involvement.

• Working collaboratively with external agencies

• Classroom support within lessons

The successful candidate will be expected to attend parents evenings and various after school events, (overtime will be paid in lieu)

We can offer: 

• The opportunity to create and drive your own working practices

• An attractive salary

• Training and development opportunities

• A very friendly and supportive staff team

• Happy and enthusiastic children

The school encourages visits. Please telephone the School Office to arrange a mutually convenient time. When applying please ensure you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All candidates are required to complete the school’s ‘Keeping Children safe in Education’ declaration.

If you are interested in this position, please request an application pack by emailing office@bushhillpark.enfield.sch.uk or by download visiting www.bushhillpark.enfield.sch.uk/school-information/vacancies.  Please return all applications to the school using the office email above.

Closing date:   Friday 8th February 2019

Interviews:      Week commencing: Monday 11th February 2019