Literacy Mentor
Eastbury Community School
Barking
- £11,649 - £26,676 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- APT & C Scale 5
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- ASAP or September 2024
- Apply by:
- 2 June 2024
Job overview
Literacy Mentor
ASAP or September 2024 start
APT & C Scale 5
Flexible hours available (both working days/hours can be agreed)
(from 16 - 35 working hours per week) - term time only
£11,649 - £26,676 - pro rata for specific hours
Fixed Term 1 Year Contract in the first instance
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Literacy mentor to join our friendly and supportive team at Eastbury Community School. The role will involve working in our secondary phase to support struggling readers.
Eastbury Community School is at the heart of an ethnically diverse community in East London, an area undergoing significant regeneration and the building of affordable homes. Everyone is proud of what we are achieving in creating an inclusive, supportive, happy 3-19 all through school. The school is located less than 10 minutes walk from Barking tube and mainline station (25 minutes from Liverpool Street station) and is easily accessible by road.
The successful candidate will work closely with whole school literacy leads to deliver a literacy programme for underachieving and disadvantaged pupils. The ideal candidate will posses an enthusiasm and passion for supporting reading across our curriculum and will receive training in delivering a literacy programme to small groups of pupils. The post is ideally suited to someone looking to embark on a career in teaching and education in the future.
We have the highest expectations of everyone and can offer:
· Highly aspirational pupils who are eager to learn and very supportive parents
· Reading Recovery Training
· Career development and coaching
· Wellbeing as a key priority to ensure the happiness of our staff
For full details of the post and an application form please visit the school website www.eastbury.bardaglea.org.uk and return the application form to the Headteacher’s PA, Karen Dunnell kdunnell@eastbury.bardaglea.org.uk. The closing date for applications is Friday 2 June 2024 and interviews will be held on Friday 7 June 2024.
Eastbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including enhanced DBS checks. We value the diversity of our community and wider society and are committed to promoting and upholding equalities at our school. CVs are not acceptable and will not be considered.
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About Eastbury Community School
Join Eastbury Community School – A Rewarding Place to Work
Eastbury Community School is a dynamic, challenging, and rewarding place to work. As a 3-19 all-through school with 2,200+ pupils, we are a diverse and well-ordered community committed to excellence. Our strong reputation, both locally and nationally, is built on traditional values: academic achievement, self-discipline, responsibility, and respect.
We are proud to be a Gold Rights Respecting School, demonstrating our commitment to embedding the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into our ethos and culture. This recognition reflects our dedication to creating a school where pupils’ voices are valued, and their rights are actively upheld.
A School Dedicated to Improvement
Rated ‘Good’ overall with an Outstanding Sixth Form by Ofsted (2018), which was upheld in our recent ungraded inspection in March 2024 we continue to improve. Our exceptional progress and trajectory of improvement reflect our commitment to being at the forefront of educational advancement as a Leading-Edge school.
A Supportive and Ambitious Workplace
Whether you are starting your career in education or looking to advance, Eastbury is the ideal place to grow. Our highly praised ECT program ensures early career teachers receive exceptional support, and many staff secure promotions both internally and externally. Our commitment to professional development ensures all staff thrive.
We seek talented and inspirational individuals who will uphold the highest standards of academic achievement and pastoral care. In return, we offer a rich experience and opportunities for career progression.
Outstanding Sixth Form & Pupil Success
As part of a successful sixth form partnership with four local secondary schools, we provide a diverse range of academic and vocational courses for over 1,000 pupils.
Regardless of their starting point, we challenge and support every pupil to achieve their best.
A School That Feels Like Family
Many families choose Eastbury for our broad, balanced curriculum and nurturing environment. We see our school as a caring, supportive, and well-ordered family where all pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential.
Our mission statement, "A school community where opportunities are created, and potential realised “drives everything we do. We invite enthusiastic professionals who share our vision to apply and become part of our journey.
Find Out More
- Website: www.eastburyschool.co.uk
- Join Our Community: [Explore Careers at ECS]
- Location: A short walk from Barking tube and mainline station, with excellent transport links via the A13, A127, A406, and M11.
- Borough Benefits: Barking & Dagenham is committed to raising attainment and developing staff,offering full Inner London Weighting.
- We look forward to welcoming you to Eastbury Community School!
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