Learning Mentor

Bradford Forster Academy is an 11-16 Church of England secondary Academy and part of the Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT), a growing Christian Multi-Academy Trust based in Bradford.  The Academy opened on 1 September 2015 and now has over 1000 students on roll.  Within BDAT there is an exciting opportunity to work across a variety of growing diverse schools. 

To support students who are facing difficulties in school because of issues related to social, emotional, personal, behavioural problems or other factors. To help these students overcome their barriers to learning and fully engage with lessons to become more effective learners, and to improve academic and pastoral progress. 

The successful candidate will:  

• Possess experience in a learning environment. 
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to students.  
• Promote and support inclusion for all students including those with SEN, EAL or with a physical disability 
• A talent to manage and develop trusting and professional relationships effectively.  
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and improving skills, and model this to all students 

We can offer you: 

• An attractive, very well-resourced working environment. 
• Effective and supportive colleagues. 
• Opportunities for personal and professional development. 

For full details, application form with information pack, please visit the MyNewTerm website  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).