Learning Mentor
The Welland Academy
Peterborough
- Salary:
- £16,781 - £20,138 per annum (£14,280 - £17,137 pro-rata)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 23 April 2017
Job overview
Learning Mentor
Ref: 16-17/WEL/017
37 hours a week, term time (39 weeks)
£16,781 - £20,138 per annum (£14,280 - £17,137 pro-rata)
Closing date: 24 April 2017 at noon
We are seeking to appoint a committed and talented Learning Mentor to work at our unique and inspirational academy where our children, parents and staff are at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated primary Learning Mentor to work in a range of roles from EYFS to Year 6, supporting the social, emotional and mental health well-being of our pupils. Your role will include one to one and small group mentoring and support to improve academic progress and learning, including delivering a range of teaching and learning interventions to targeted pupils.
The ideal candidate will:
• have experience of working with children and families in overcoming barriers to learning
• work closely with staff and outside agencies to ensure children at Welland Academy get good provision
• promote self-esteem, confidence and help children to become emotionally healthy
• have high expectations of themselves, striving for the best in everything they do
• be an enthusiastic, committed and ambitious team player; open to learning and professional development.
We can offer you:
• an inclusive academy with a good reputation for developing well rounded, caring children who feel safe and valued whatever their skills and abilities
• a caring and motivated team of staff who help and support each other
• happy, confident children who enjoy being at school
• a vibrant, warm, friendly working environment
• a commitment to professional development through the Trust’s Learning Alliance.
The academy is part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT). All GAT academies work collaboratively to share best practice and are supported by the expertise within the Central Team to enable them to focus on teaching and learning.
The staff, pupils and facilities at this academy make it a great place to work. Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged; please contact Rachel Dawkins, Office Administrator, on 01733 563180 or email rdawkins@wellandacademy.org.
The role is for 37 hours a week, term time only therefore this is reflected in the pro rata salary.
For further information, please visit:
http://www.greenwoodacademies.org/vacancy/11627/
Alternatively, call our Recruitment Line on 0115 748 334
Complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form:
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GATequalop
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 DBS with Barred List check.
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
About The Welland Academy
- The Welland Academy
- Scalford Drive, Eastern Avenue, Peterborough
- Cambridgeshire
- PE1 4TR
- United Kingdom
The Welland Academy formally joined the Greenwood Academies Trust on 1 October 2013. The Academy has wonderful resources in terms of a recent new build and attractive outdoor learning areas. Staff support at the Welland Academy is extensive with high level capacity being provided by the sponsor Trust.
The Academy is sponsored by the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), a not-for-profit multi Academy sponsor which specialises in working with schools in challenging circumstances and has a proven track record of delivering significant improvement.
Welland is an academy with high expectations of both its staff and pupils. Getting the basics right in terms of attendance, uniform and behaviour provide a firm foundation for staff to be effective in the classroom and help pupils go above and beyond expectations. Pupil performance at key stage two will hit floor targets for the first time this academic year.
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