Alternative Curriculum Mentor

Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy is part of the Pax Christi Catholic Academy Trust where we work with four partner primary academies to deliver an education service which ensures that everyone achieves their very best. The Pax Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to continually raising our standards in a caring Catholic community. In order to support this, we are seeking to recruit the following:

Role: Alternative Curriculum Mentor
Contract: Fixed term contract until the 31st March 2017 with the view to repeat the project should funding be secured for the next academic year
Hours: 37 hours per week term time only
Pay Scale: Grade 4, Spinal Column Point 19 - 23
Salary £18,376 - £20,849 per annum (£15,478.24 - £17,561.27 pro rata per annum)

Our academy is seeking to appoint an Alternative Curriculum Mentor to work with a range of students to provide support and assistance to help them overcome barriers to learning. The post holder will manage a variety of problems including punctuality/absence concerns, bullying, challenging behaviour, abuse and low self-esteem.

The successful applicant will have as a minimum:

• GCSE’s (Grade C or above in English and Maths)
• A strong understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong IT skills for general administration and support student learning
• Experience of working with members of the public including young people in the 11 – 19 age range

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our highly professional and friendly support team. We are looking for someone with a “can do” attitude who is flexible, practical, proactive, energetic and diligent.

We can offer you:

• Experience in a welcoming school, rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED in September 2014
• Supportive and enthusiastic colleagues
• Opportunity for continuous professional development
• A Local Government Pension Scheme

Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy values equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Please do not hesitate to contact our HR team to discuss this role on 0115 9556262 or via email at humanresources@christtheking.notts.sch.uk/.Further details and an application pack can be found at: http://www.christtheking.notts.sch.uk/information/vacancies-2/

All applications must be received by Human Resources by 12 noon on Wednesday 24th February 2016.