Learning Mentor

The Alton School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Learning Mentor. You will bring with you an in depth knowledge of how to bring those hard to reach children out of their shell and help them learn and make progress at school.

Salary: £18,486 – £20,259 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: 36 hours per week. Term time only (39 weeks)
Contract: Full Time, permanent

The school’s vision is to give every child in our community an exceptional education - our school is an exciting one to work in and we have a team of committed staff and governors who work exceptionally hard to give the children in our community the very best. Staff are exceptionally well supported and developed as outstanding practitioners and leaders. We have a strong inclusive and supportive ethos, experienced teaching assistants in each class, a well-resourced curriculum and fabulous children.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• The ability to work as a team player under the direction of the Assistant Headteacher (Leader for Inclusion) to work with pupils who have barriers to learning;
• High expectations in children’s learning and behaviour;
• A vision and passionate commitment to high quality learning and teaching;
• Enthusiasm and energy for the role;
• A high standard of basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Previous experience is desirable.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work with the most wonderful students anywhere in the country
• A warm, mutually supportive and caring ethos with enthusiastic and skilled staff who are highly aspirational and committed to pupil welfare, progress and life-chances
• A highly experienced and effective leadership team who can support excellent opportunities for CPD including the opportunity to influence and lead education developments both locally and nationally through cross school partnership.
• A clear vision for the future
• A positive and enthusiastic, well-resourced and attractive working environment with extensive grounds
• A commitment to working with and within our local community
• A creative and innovative environment which encourages a 'risk taking' and positive mind set culture
• A happy school - where children smile, they are eager to learn and where standards are high.
• Support and guidance from your line manager
• Specialist teachers for key areas of the curriculum
• High quality administrative and IT support
• An iPad
• Spontaneous “Go home early” Fridays

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

For further information and to apply please download an application and details from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/
Completed application should be returned to the school by email admin@thealton.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing date: 30 January 2017 (9am)
Interviews: 1st February 2017
Early applications are encouraged

We serve a diverse multi-cultural community and celebrate the richness that this brings to school life. If you want to be part of something truly special, please contact Helen Matthews on 020 8876 8482 to arrange a visit, or to have an informal chat with the Headteacher, Ruth Hudson.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please note that we do not accept CVs

The Alton Primary School
Danebury Avenue
Roehampton
London SW15 4PD
0208 876 8482
Email: admin@thealton.wandsworth.sch.uk