Academic Mentor
Aureus School
Oxfordshire
- £21,121 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 1 November 2020
Job overview
The GLF Schools Trust is looking for dynamic and inspirational Academic Mentors for Science, Maths and English.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to work as an Academic Mentor within the GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust, in order to help support children address gaps in their learning as a result of Covid-19.
The programme will run for the 2020/21 academic year and we are looking to appoint a Mentor in each of our following secondary schools:
de Stafford – Caterham; Merstham Park School– Merstham; The Beacon – Banstead; Rosebery School– Epsom; Glyn School – Epsom; Aureus School – Didcot
Your Opportunity
Based at Aureus School in conjunction with department leads, you will be expected to plan, develop and implement strategies, which contribute towards effective learning, engagement and achievement.
Currently, we are recruiting academic mentors specialising in one of three core subject areas:
- English
- Maths
- Science
Your exact role will be contextualised to the needs of one of the secondary schools and your individual skill-set, however, it will involve the following type of work:
· Subject-specific work with small groups, both in the classroom and through withdrawal sessions
· 1:1 subject specific work with targeted individuals
· Revision sessions
· Additional support for those shielding or not in school
About Aureus School
Aureus School is a mainstream comprehensive 11-16 school that opened on the Great Western Park, Didcot, in September 2017. We are part of a multi-academy trust, GLF Schools and work with our partner Oxfordshire County Council.
Thrive in a Career at GLF
GLF Schools is a dynamic, forward thinking and rapidly expanding Academy Trust with many career opportunities for new and existing staff. Each school in our Trust has its own individual identity, while benefiting from the expertise that comes from dedicated and experienced regional and Trust teams.
Our schools serve to meet the needs of its own local community yet all are united in their core purpose of providing an outstanding educational experience. GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish.
Our offer includes:
- Continuous Professional Development
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Flexible Working
- Staff Wellbeing
- Career Pathways and Talent Management
- Staff Benefits
- Community and Collaboration
- Valued worker scheme
What are we looking for
· Either a completed university degree (2.2 or above) or have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
· Grade C (Level 4 or above) in GCSE maths and English
· Demonstrate a high level of pre-existing subject knowledge in relevant subject area
· Right to work in the UK for the duration of the academic year
In addition, the following skills will be essential
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to listen and communicate well
• High level of assertiveness and resilience
• A non-judgemental approach
• Ability to relate to young people and act as a role model
Whether you are a recent graduate, retired teacher or are considering a career change, this role is ideal for those wanting to support young people at a time of unprecedented need.
As an agile employer we are prepared to explore different working patterns/opportunities so if you feel that this is for you then please get in touch.
The Details
Closing date for applications - 1st November 2020
Interview dates - TBC
Salary - Associate 3 £21,121 FTE
Hours of work - Ideally full-time (36 hours across the week - term time plus inset days) but we are willing to discuss all flexible and part time working arrangements
Attached documents
About Aureus School
Welcome to Aureus School, Didcot's only co-educational 11-16 comprehensive school. We opened our £19 million state of the art building in September 2017 in the Great Western Park and have been expanding our team each year.
Aureus School is a highly ambitious secondary school with a rigorous approach to academic standards. We are ambitious for educational success for all our learners. We collaborate with local stakeholders, such as Oxford University, Culham Science Centre and the Harwell Innovation Centre, creating choice for the wider community in Southern Oxfordshire.
Our mission is simple: We will instil courage, ambition and resilience in every student to empower them to achieve greatness as a global citizen through a combined drive for excellence.
Why work at Aureus School?
Our Town
Whatever your job, the environment you are in makes a massive difference to the quality of your life. Didcot town is known for its railway museum and power stations, and is the gateway town to the Science Vale: three large science and technology centres in surrounding villages including Milton Park, Culham Science Centre and Harwell Science and Innovation Campus which includes the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. The UK government named Didcot a garden town in 2015, the first existing town to gain this status, providing funding to support sustainable and environmentally friendly town development over the coming 15 years.
Didcot is noted for its railway heritage and has excellent links to Oxford, Reading and London. With it’s growing population, fantastic transport links and accessibility to the science centres, Didcot is a great place to work.
Our closest city, Oxford, has one of the fastest growing populations in the UK and remains the most ethnically diverse area in Oxfordshire county. The influx of migrant labour to the car plants and hospitals, recent immigration from south Asia, and a large student population, have given Oxford a notably cosmopolitan character and it is one of the most diverse small cities in Britain.
Our School
We are a growing community and career prospects at Aureus are exciting. We currently have several professional development opportunities taken up by staff at all stages of their careers. Examples of the type of professional development include working towards Lead Practitioner, NPQSL and NPQH status. Subject specific professional development is a high priority and staff are encouraged to look outwards towards best practice.
Through the GLF Schools Teaching School Alliance we also have regular opportunities for collaboration, professional learning, leadership development and national accreditation.
Staff at Aureus enjoy coming to work and it is truly welcoming and cheerful here, the quality of relationships with colleagues is a very attractive feature of the school. We are passionate about creating a culture of wellbeing where all staff and students are valued and supported so that we can all ‘Grow, Learn and Flourish’.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
- Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
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