Learning Mentor (Pastoral Care)

West End Academy is a smaller than average primary school in the town of Hemsworth. At West End Academy staff and leaders are committed to providing a stimulating, creative environment so that all our children enjoy learning, make outstanding progress and reach their potential. West End Academy joined Waterton Academy Trust in July 2018, a Trust of 12 primary phase schools in the Wakefield area. As part of this Trust both staff and children enjoy varied opportunities for collaboration in all areas of the curriculum.  

The leaders and Governors of this ambitious school are seeking to appoint a dynamic and talented Learning Mentor. Inspected by OFSTED in May 2015, West End Academy is a good school with both outstanding behaviour and leadership and management. By offering a rich and diverse curriculum, the academy is constantly striving to provide high-quality learning opportunities which engage, challenge and inspire all our pupils.

The role of Learning Mentor in a primary school is highly rewarding and varied. The successful applicant will support children of all ages to overcome issues such as poor attendance, lack of self-esteem, behavioural and emotional difficulties or social and learning challenges. The role involves working with small groups and on a one to one basis, working closely with other professionals and liaising with parents and carers.

If you have high expectations, a comprehensive understanding of the latest statutory requirements in keeping children safe in education, experience of developing and implementing behaviour plans as well as improving attendance, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

The successful applicant will be:

• A professional role-model.

• A caring and reflective practitioner

• An excellent communicator

• Passionate about all pupils succeeding and achieving their full potential

• Highly motivated and resilient.

• Creative and forward thinking.

In return, we can offer:

• Supportive and innovative leadership.

• Enthusiastic children and excellent behaviour.

• Exciting CPD opportunities.

• Rich and varied opportunities for innovative collaborative working with colleagues from across the Waterton family of schools.

• The opportunity to be an integral part of this school’s journey to becoming an outstanding school. 

Informal visits to our schools are welcomed and encouraged.  To arrange this please contact the school office on 01977 616732.

For further information, please visit: www.watertonacademytrust.org or contact the Headteacher, Mr Chris Johnson, by email on: cjohnson@west-endacademy.org  

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information. 

Completed application forms should be returned to:  dwood@west-endacademy.org  

Closing date: Friday 21st December 2018

Shortlisting: Week commencing Monday 7th January 2019

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 14th January 2019

Waterton Academy Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe.  We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.