KS5 Academic Mentor

KS5 Academic Mentor

37 hours per week - 39 weeks per year

Grade 5

£25,878– £28,371 (pro-rata)

Forge Valley School is an 11-18 Academy sponsored by Tapton School Academy Trust. Our school ethos is founded on the principal that ambition and endeavour are key components in achieving success. Currently serving around 1500 pupils, our new, purpose-built learning environment has excellent facilities to help us deliver our curriculum.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, professional and motivated KS5 Academic Mentor to work within an agreed framework of supervision to complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities, including planning, preparation and delivery. Candidates will be qualified to A-Level or equivalent and have experience of mentoring and coaching young people and will have previous experience working in an educational setting. The ideal candidate will have will an understanding of the Key Stage 5 national curriculum.

Forge Valley is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with Forge Valley School Safeguarding procedures - Forge Valley School - Safeguarding

For further information or to access an application pack, please visit the school website –

Lorna Jennings, PA to Headteacher

Forge Valley School, Wood Lane, Sheffield, S6 5HG

Telephone: 0114 234 8805         

Email: applications@forgevalley.sheffield.sch.uk

Website: https://www.forgevalley.school/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=76

Closing date:  2 January 2023

Interviews: TBC