Learning Mentor

OneSchool Global UK Gloucester Campus will be relocating to Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury GL20 7DG from 4th January 2024

OneSchool Global UK is part of the OneSchool Global network, one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world with 126 campuses across 20 countries.

We have a fantastic opportunity at our Gloucester Campus for an experienced and interactive Learning Mentor to join the team on a full time, term time only basis for 1 year fixed term. With small class sizes, state of the art, excellent facilities, outstanding behaviour and a values-based ethos to support staff and student wellbeing, you will be adept at coaching our students to see and lead through challenges in their learning, so they make the best possible progress in each and every lesson.

Our students are provided with innovative teaching, empowered by new technology, including Zoom and the Learning Management System ‘Canvas’. Aligned with local curriculum, our students are supported by teachers to take ownership of their learning as part of our Self-Directed Learning pedagogy. We are looking for conscientious and hard-working individuals who are passionate about modern education and pay meticulous attention to detail.

You will:

• Have experience working with students across a range of year groups KS3-KS5
• Be able to support students with professional skills acquisition, including time management and task organisation
• Have experience in coaching and mentoring students
• Have Level 3 Teaching assistant qualifications and Grade A* - C in GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
• Set an example of positive personal integrity and professionalism, with positive, appropriate and effective communications and relationships at all levels
• Ensure high standards are maintained, progressed and promoted in all areas of work
• Uphold and promulgate the OSG UK ethos within all areas of responsibility

We offer:

• Supportive staff, and an involved community who are committed to school improvement, and will work with you to achieve your goals
• Students who are enthusiastic and highly motivated with a love of learning
• Excellent premises and well-equipped classrooms providing a modern and technologically advanced learning environment for students
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our students
• Professional support from OneSchool Global UK to continually progress and develop your career - equivalent to 100 hours per academic year

Key responsibilities:

• To facilitate high quality learning in the Learning Centre and other learning environments, ensuring the highest standards of learning, behaviour and achievement for all pupils
• The role of Learning Centre Coach is to work alongside teaching colleagues, under the direction of the Campus Principal and SLT, as a lead coach, mentoring students, to facilitate them becoming self directed learners
• To work with the students, understanding how to motivate and encourage them to develop and achieve
• To ensure student planning is completed and effective and time is carefully accounted for and utilised
• To ensure the Self-Directed Learning philosophy of the school is present in the opportunities presented to the students
• To set high expectations for student behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline based on mutual respect and personal responsibility
• To communicate effectively with Key Stage Progress Leads, working together to ensure individual, class and whole school progress
• To work closely with the Learning Support Coordinator and Teaching & Learning Lead to enable all learners to make maximum progress
• To set a good example to the students through one’s presentation and ones’ personal conduct in line with the OneSchool Vision
• To take responsibility for implementing school policies and practices, including those relating to equality of opportunity

If you would like to arrange a visit to the campus or an informal conversation regarding the role please email Josee Latham, Campus Principal josee.latham@uk.oneschoolglobal.com

 For further information relating to the Campus, or for more information about OneSchool Global UK please visit: OneSchool Global UK Employment Opportunities - OneSchool Global or follow us on LinkedIn.

 Closing Date for application forms: Monday 27th November 2023 (noon) 

Interviews will be held week commencing: 4th December 2023 

 OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online searches and vetting checks.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.