Behaviour and Achievement Mentor

Behaviour and Achievement Mentor

SCP 18 £26,159 – SCP 23 £28,419

Full Time - Hours: 36 per week (8.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Friday). Term time only (38 weeks)

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and exceptional individual as a Behaviour & Achievement Mentor. You will be supporting students to help them overcome barriers to learning, including behaviour. 

The successful candidate will have a broad understanding of effective behaviour strategies and procedures along with the ability to establish and develop successful working relationships with students. You will set high expectations of students whilst also encouraging them to make individual progress towards future achievements. You should preferably have some experience of behaviour management or of working with students who have a wide range of behavioural and educational needs.

Candidates will need to demonstrate:

• A commitment to our School Values
• The ability to enthuse students with a love of English
• Excellent teaching practices
• The ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and families
• A commitment to, and be passionate about, maintaining and developing high standards of achievement for learners of all abilities across all Key Stages
• A commitment to our ethos of high expectations and no excuses with the belief that every student can succeed
• The resolve to make a real difference to the lives of students
• A commitment to promoting extra-curricular trips and activities

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• An ethos of high expectations for students and staff
• Excellent facilities and resources
• A strong commitment to the professional development of all staff through our CPL Wednesday programme
• A well-being package which includes a well-being day for every member of staff

Copthall is a beacon of success and has been featured regularly on a range of media platforms: https://www.copthallschool.org.uk/238/news-events. Our commitment to staff development and staff welfare is exceptionally strong and is evident in the calm and purposeful atmosphere you will find at our school.  We are looking for staff who are committed to developing confident and capable learners and who are prepared to work hard for every single student.

At Copthall, all staff, whether in teaching or support roles, are highly valued and their contribution to our students is appreciated by the whole school community. The school provides an environment for staff to thrive and develop professionally, whilst enhancing the experience of Copthall students.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the School’s Virtual tour accessible via:  https://360imagephotography.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/Copthall+School/index.htm

Appointment is subject to a clear enhanced DBS check.

How to Apply: Application forms must be completed and are available from the school website: https://www.copthallschool.org.uk/219/staff-recruitment or by phoning the school office on 020 8959 1937

We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Completed forms should be returned directly to Copthall School at the above address or via email to recruitment@copthall.barnet.sch.uk.

Closing date: 5th June 2023 – The school reserves the right to commence the interview process at any time prior to the closing date so early application is recommended.