Disadvantaged Student Teacher/Mentor

CGS Trust requires an experienced Disadvantaged Student Teacher/Mentor with a minimum of 3 to 4 years’ experience. Your may have experience of working with vulnerable students in a number of contexts. You will be expected to help develop a team approach to supporting disadvantaged students and will have a degree in a core subject and a commitment to attaining QTS. You will be co-ordinating work of intervention tutors in the school and supporting the school’s literacy programme. You will work with the Disadvantaged Student Support Team to engage with the local Community and parents.

You will be passionate about improving the life chances of Disadvantaged Students; be hard working and resilient.

Building on our values of resilience, respect, responsibility and curiosity, we are seeking a candidate who will drive and nurture the holistic development of each individual student, challenging them in both their academic progress and the characteristics they hold, so that they can become the compelling individuals of the future.

Colston’s Girls’ School (CGS) is the flagship school of the CGS Trust, a multi-academy Trust formed in 2012 which seeks to provide outstanding education for its pupils. Currently the Trust comprises of five schools – CGS, the Dolphin School, Kingfisher School, Fairlawn School and Bannerman Road Community Academy – with a vision to expand further over the coming period.

The closing date for applications is 12Noon Monday 15 February 2016.
It is anticipated that interviews will take place on 19 February 2016.

CGS Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is required for both posts prior to commencement.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Mr John Whitehead, Vice Principal, or email: recruitment@colstonsgirls.bristol.sch.uk.

Application forms and job description can be downloaded from our website at: http://www.colstonsgirls.bristol.sch.uk/contact-us/staff-vacancies/