Learning Mentor

School:  Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy

Location: Arnold, Nottingham

Contract Type: Temporary until 31 August 2023

Band: OLOL Band 4, NJC Scale Points 11 - 17

Salary: Actual Salary £20,654 to £23,050 per annum

Start date: To be confirmed

Closing date: Monday 6 February 2023

Are you our 'champion' who will promote the highest standards of pastoral care and self-belief in our pupils?

We promote the highest possible standards in pastoral care, self-belief and behaviour. There are clear guidelines for what is expected of each individual and how everyone can make a positive contribution to both our school community and to the wider community. 

We are seeking a ‘champion’ who will work with a range of pupils, many of whom will be from disadvantaged backgrounds and will give priority to those who need the most help. The variety of issues covered will be vast, ranging from punctuality, absence, bullying, challenging behaviour, abuse and low esteem.

You will provide a range of support services designed to enhance existing provisions, support learning, increase participation and encourage social inclusion.

You will have prior experience of working with young people, have strong communication skills and be able to demonstrate an ability to support students both in a pastoral and academic capacity.

We offer:

• A team of talented and highly committed staff.
• A supportive working environment. 
• Access to first class CPD opportunities with a specialist support staff CPD programme.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Professional assistance and cycle to work scheme.

Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy, part of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, is an Ofsted rated Good school.

For an informal discussion about the role and our school please contact 0115 9556262.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school to arrange this.

To apply for this role, please complete the online application form located on our website: Vacancies - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust (ololcatholicmat.co.uk)

The Trust and Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks are required for successful applicants.

Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential.

We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

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