Learning Mentor
Charterhouse
Godalming, Surrey
- £22,000 - £23,000 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 13 June 2023
Job overview
Charterhouse is a successful and ambitious school in an inspiringly beautiful setting. Founded in 1611, it moved to its present magnificent 250 acre site near Godalming in 1872. The School has over 900 pupils aged between 13 and 18, all of whom, except for about 60 day pupils, are boarders.
Learning Mentor
The Educational Support Department at Charterhouse exists to help pupils develop their learning skills so that they can fully access the School’s curriculum and achieve outstanding examination performance.
The Department explicitly supports approximately 200 pupils who are on the School’s Learning Support Register and is currently staffed by a Head of Educational Support (SENCo), an additional SEN teacher, a learning mentor and an administrator. It receives further support in the form of teachers of English, Mathematics and Science.
The Learning Mentor will work, under the guidance of the Head of Educational Support, with individual pupils and small groups to develop their learning skills and confidence. As an example, this might involve helping them to structure an English homework assignment or to explore their research skills as part of a project to be undertaken in class. The role is likely to be an ideal first step for someone who feels that their future career may lie in education, and the School is committed to helping the appointee develop a range of experiences that will help them in making the step to qualified teacher or another similar role.
Working hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (days and times are flexible, including evenings), term time only, plus 5 working days (total) immediately prior to the beginning of terms in order to take part in School in-service training.
This is a two-year fixed-term appointment. However, a review of the role and the needs of the School and its pupils may result in a permanent employment.
The salary band for this role is £22,000-23,000 per annum. The benefits package includes a contributory pension scheme, and membership of the School’s Sports Club.
Applications should be made in accordance with the School’s application and safer recruitment procedures, via the School’s website, selecting the relevant vacancy. This will take you to our online recruitment system and give you the opportunity to register and complete an application form. You will also have the opportunity to upload your latest CV.
In case of any queries, please email: hr@charterhouse.org.uk
The closing time and date for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 13 June 2023. Interviews will be held during the following week.
The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom he/she comes into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. This appointment will be subject to checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and with past employers.
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About Charterhouse
Charterhouse is a beautiful school in a 250-acre campus – a wonderful setting for the whole community to live and work together and a splendid backdrop for teaching and learning.
Founded in 1611, Charterhouse is one of the world’s leading coeducational independent schools, welcoming boarders and day pupils at 13+ entry and 16+ entry.
Surrounded by a world of opportunity and connected by a feeling of belonging, each pupil at Charterhouse is educated to embrace life’s full potential, and empowered to carry this into their future. A Charterhouse education prepares for both academic success as well as laying the foundations for future professional, social and personal fulfilment.
The School is academically ambitious for every pupil, with all strands of a Charterhouse education leading towards being fully prepared for the real-world of tomorrow and equipped to grasp future opportunities.
The curriculum is all about choice for the individual and is firmly rooted in academic rigour, intellectual curiosity and independent learning. Year 9 pupils follow a real breadth of academic subjects, with the curriculum in Years 10 and 11 culminating in (I)GCSEs.
Pupils benefit from the dual offer available in the Sixth Form: A Levels with an Extended Project Qualification or the breadth of the IB Diploma Programme. A wonderful range of academic electives are on offer, including the Charterhouse Entrepreneurship Diploma (accredited by the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs) and the Ivy House Leadership Award.
From an outstanding and varied academic education to the raft of co-curricular options – opportunities abound at Charterhouse. With over 80 activities, the co-curriculum is an essential strand of a Charterhouse education, combining opportunities for leadership development, creativity, exercise and team work.
The Boarding House teams are at the heart of supporting each young person on their journey through the School. The Heads of House live in the Houses, and are supported by a team of tutors and pastoral staff – two of whom are also residential. The House Teams are supported by a 24-hour Health Centre and pupils also have access to support through the Wellbeing team, counsellors and chaplaincy.
Shared values are central to life at Charterhouse, enabling each person to be themselves – everything at Charterhouse begins with kindness. We warmly welcome applicants who will share our values and with the enthusiasm and energy to make a significant and lasting contribution to life at the School. Together we can ensure that Charterhouse continues to be a world-class education provider.
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