Learning Mentor (Library)

Ref: 16-17/CDA/001

37 hours a week, term time only (39 weeks)

The City of Derby Academy are seeking an outstanding Learning Mentor to join their team, this important new role will have a specific area of responsibility to manage the library and provide reading interventions for pupils.

The successful candidate will;

• use data to identify interventions
• work with both individual pupils on a one to one basis and small groups and deliver one to one support with reading
• manage the library, to include the issuing of books and stock checks
• support teachers to ensure that pupils engage more effectively with their learning and help increase levels of achievement
• cover PPA across the academy.

This is a great opportunity to combine mentoring skills whilst working in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be able to demonstrate a range of behaviour management strategies and have the ability to engage constructively with and relate to a wide range of young people from different backgrounds

The City of Derby Academy is an 11-16 school with approximately 800 students on roll and serves a diverse community on the southern edge of the city. It is within striking distance of Nottingham and Leicester as well as offering easy access to the Peak District.

The academy is part of the Greenwood Academies Trust, which offers great development and progression opportunities, an attractive pension scheme and tax efficient childcare vouchers. You will be required to work term time only so this is reflected in the pro-rata’d salary.

For application forms and further information, please visit our website.
http://www.greenwoodacademies.org/vacancy/11627/  

Alternatively, please call our Recruitment Line on 0115 748 3344

We also please ask that you complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form by visiting: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDNDSQ2

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

Closing date 10 October 2016 at noon