Learning Mentor

Grade 4, SCP 12-17, £24,496 – £26,845 per annum (FTE)

Actual pro rata salary £20,952 - £23,693

36.40 hours per week, including an element of flexible working

Term time plus 5 days

We are looking to recruit a Leaning Mentor who will be responsible for supporting pupils throughout the school.

We are looking for someone who will be able to build relationships and rapport with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues, as well as communicating directly with relevant external agencies, so excellent communication and listening skills with a non-judgmental approach are vital.

Candidates will be qualified to A Level or equivalent and have experience of working under pressure and with confidential information.

Working for The Blue Coat School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside Blue Coat, the Trust is made up of St Anne’s Academy in Middleton and two primary schools - East Crompton St George’s and Mayfield Primary. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub; both of which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. We are also opening a new secondary school in Oldham in 2022 for 1,200 pupils, The Brian Clarke CE Academy. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

This position will be based at The Blue Coat School, Oldham, but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based. 

We offer:

·        Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust

·        LGPS career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent's pension 

·        Central Oldham location close to good transport networks

The Blue Coat School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

·        the Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust

·        The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.

·        The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Follow the link Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site to apply for this vacancy.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Friday 9th December 2022

Interviews: Wednesday 14th December

Start Date: As soon as possible