Learning Mentor

Required to start: September 2023

Learning Mentor

B1 - B3 (SCP 4-11) £21,189 - £24,054

Actual Salary: £18,224 - £20,688

Contract: 37 hours per week (Term Time Only + 5 days)

Subject to a 6-Month Probationary Period

The governors of our caring, friendly and rapidly improving academy wish to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic and highly effective Learning Mentor. 

We are looking for someone who:

• is able to provide a complimentary service to teachers and pastoral staff in addressing the needs of children who require support in overcoming barriers to learning both inside and outside of the academy.
• is able to motivate, inspire and encourage children;
• is positive and creative;
• has excellent interpersonal skills;
• is committed to developing and maintaining close links with the whole community;
• is able to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents;
• enjoys working as part of a hardworking and happy team;
• must have a least GCSE / ‘O’ Level Maths and English at grade C or equivalent.

In return we can offer you:

• friendly, enthusiastic children;
• support of a caring staff team committed to children’s success;
• professional development working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust;
• fun and a challenge!

Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, we will ensure that our children receive an outstanding education that focuses on aspiration, high expectations and personalisation.

If you feel that you have the necessary experience, skills and abilities, we look forward to hearing from you.

An Application Pack (including Job Description and Person Specification)

is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website

www.tgat.org.uk/jobs, by email to nicola.bardsley@morleynewlands.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 0113 323 1890.

Closing date:                                              Friday 23 June 2023, 9am

Applications should be returned to:             nicola.bardsley@morleynewlands.leeds.sch.uk

Interviews:                                                 W/C Monday 26th June 2023

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.   

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.