Learning Behaviour Mentor

Hours: 32.5 per week, term time

We are seeking a dedicated Learning Behaviour Mentor to join our vibrant primary school team. This role is integral to supporting the social and emotional needs of our pupils, ensuring they flourish and reach their full potential. The successful candidate will work closely with the Inclusion Team and report directly to the Assistant Headteacher responsible for Pastoral and Inclusion. This position requires a compassionate individual who can effectively collaborate with staff and contribute to a nurturing learning environment. Join us in making a significant difference in the lives of our children by fostering an inclusive and supportive school culture.

We are looking for a Learning Behaviour Mentor who has:

• The ability to work as part of a team.
• The ability to inspire and motivate children, leading by example.
• Communicates effectively.
• The ability to plan and deliver 1:1 mentoring/support sessions with identified children
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisational skills.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• The ability to lead and manage change effectively.

Barnsole Primary School is a large 3-form entry school in Gillingham. Our school is spread across two sites and includes a nursery for 3-year olds. Barnsole Primary School is part of the Maritime Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools in Greenwich, Kent, Bexley & Medway.

Our recent successful Ofsted Inspection in February 2024 graded Barnsole as ‘Good’ which is a recognition of the all the hard work and commitment shown by the children, staff and wider community. Ofsted commented, ‘The school is a calm and orderly environment. Staff have high expectations and pupils behave well. The school aims for pupils to be resilient and have a lifelong curiosity about the world. There are high expectations for all pupils to do well.’

Barnsole Primary School is committed to providing a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment where each one of our pupils can achieve their potential and flourish academically and socially. We have exceptionally high expectations of all our pupils and endeavour to nurture their self-confidence and self-esteem so that they can be the best they can be. Relationships with parents and our wider community is something we put right at the top of our agenda.

In return we offer:

• A positive, friendly and happy working environment
• A fantastic school community all working towards achieving the best for our pupils
• National terms and conditions
• CPD
• Wellbeing initiatives
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme 

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are welcome, please contact the school office to arrange a time. 

Find out more about Barnsole Primary School ,Maritime Academy Trust , a full job description and a link to the online application form on My New Term in the attached candidate information pack

Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via the My New Term website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Closing date: Friday 17 May 2024

Interview Date: Friday 24 May 2024

Maritime Academy Trust is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In line with KCSIE 2023 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children with Hiring Managers to be discussed at interview stage.