Academic Learning Mentor
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Plymouth
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade: D (Full time salary £19,945, Actual salary £15,926)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2019
- Apply by:
- 3 June 2019
Job overview
Academic Learning Mentor
Contract term: Permanent
Grade: D (Full time salary £19,945, Actual salary £15,926)
Hours: 34.5 hours per week/39 weeks per annum.
Required from: September 2019
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College are looking for an Academic Learning Mentor. The successful applicant will support the teaching and learning of students in Key Stage 4 to help them achieve their academic potential. We are looking for individuals who have excellent English and Maths skills (GCSE English/Maths A*-C) or equivalent and who will have the confidence and experience to work with young people in an education environment.
The successful applicant will:
• Supporting identified students within the classroom setting
• Withdrawing small groups for intensive support outside of the classroom environment
• Liaising with teachers over students’ progress
• Promoting and supervising the Key Stage 4 ‘Learning Café’
• Providing revision support and guidance for students
We offer:
• An established and comprehensive induction programme
• A strong commitment to your professional development, excellent CPD and leadership development at all levels
• A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded
• 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
An application form and further details can be found on the College website. www.sjhcsc.co.uk
Closing date: 9.00am Monday 3rd June 2019
SJH is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all candidates are expected to share this commitment. This position is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.
Attached documents
About Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
- Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
- Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth
- Devon
- PL5 4AA
- United Kingdom
Sir John Hunt is a non-denominational, co-educational secondary with sixth form in Plymouth, Devon. As of the most recent inspection there were 728 students on the school roll, of which 168 were in sixth form. The school is located next to Whitleigh Community Primary School. The school is named for British Army officer who is best known as the leader of the successful 1953 British Expedition to Mount Everest, in which Edmund Hillary became the first man to reach the summit. The school motto is ‘to greater heights’.
Principal
Julie Bevan
Values and vision
At Sir John Hunt each child is valued and nurtured. Students are treated as individuals ensuring they are happy at school, feel safe, enjoy learning, are challenged and make the best of their talents. The commitment to a child's success is supported by a team of hard working staff and a supportive governing body.
As a Specialist Sports College, Sir John Hunt ensures an offer of a broad and balanced curriculum. The school finds it important to take into account the opinions and engagement of all students when designing their personalised pathways. This has resulted in not only teaching the traditional competitive sports to a high level but also a range of fitness based alternative activities. At Sir John Hunt students are actively encouraged to attend lunchtime and after school sports clubs. Examples of the wide range of activities that students can take part in include trampolining, golf, and skiing.
Ofsted
Our most recent Ofsted inspection was a great success and recognised the commitment of our staff to improving the College and securing the very best outcomes for our students. The College was judged to be ‘Good’ across all areas inspected.
The City of Plymouth
The city vision is to be one of Europe’s most vibrant waterfront cities, where an outstanding quality of life is enjoyed by everyone. for more information about living in Plymouth please visit the following website:
https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/jobscareersandtraining/workingus/livingandworkingplymouth
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