Lead Mentor

Delta Academies Trust is looking to appoint a Lead Mentor to join the Exchange Teacher Training (ETT) team on a casual basis. Ideally, we are looking to appoint in the Northeast region (Newcastle/Sunderland area) and/or Yorkshire Coast and Ryedale region (Scarborough and surrounding areas).

The base will be either Scarborough UTC or Ingelby Manor Free School depending on the region that the Lead Mentor's role is undertaken in.

Exchange Teacher Training (ETT) is an accredited provider of Initial Teacher Training (ITT) in the North of England. It is founded upon a well-established partnership of credible organisations in Yorkshire and the Humber, and the Northeast, united by a common goal to improve the quality of education for children and young people. We aim to provide the highest quality, impactful and localised ITT that truly makes a difference.

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Exchange Teacher Training (Mentoring), you will take oversight of the quality of mentoring and progress of a caseload of trainees. You will guard the quality of our provision by ensuring the effective delivery of our curriculum in school and alignment across the partnership.

You will also support the design and delivery of the ETT mentor training curriculum, as well as leading the coordination, trainee assessment and impact of the ITaPs. Where appropriate to your areas of expertise, you will contribute to the design and delivery of the curriculum including Intensive Training and Practice (ITaP) to ensure training experiences are of the highest quality.

This is a casual position, and you will be based at Education House in Knottingley, with a requirement to travel frequently to placement schools within a designated region. You will also have a link to the regional team.

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…

Financial Wellbeing:

·         Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme

·         Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*

·         Access to an extensive discounts platform

Physical Wellbeing:

·         24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household

·         Gym & fitness discounts

·         Cycle to Work scheme*

·         Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing:

·         Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme

·         Menopause Support Service

·         Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained

At Delta, we are passionate that our workforce reflects the communities we serve. Our ambition is that everyone regardless of level, role, or background will enjoy an environment of respect, inclusion and belonging. We actively remove barriers to ensure everyone is supported and can reach their potential with us. We take active steps to encourage people from a broad range of backgrounds to apply for jobs at Delta, as we believe a diverse, inclusive company will enable everyone to thrive. We are a disability confident employer and will make reasonable adjustments as required. We are committed to supporting part time and flexible working and believe getting the balance right is critical to personal and professional success.

If you would like a conversation about this post, please contact the Recruitment team by email at recruitment@deltatrust.org.uk or call 0345 196 0095.

For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at https://www.deltatrust.org.uk/careers-with-delta/

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

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