Outdoor Learning Mentor
Uffculme School
Birmingham
- £26,409 - £32,654 pro rata
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- NJC (Birmingham Pay Scales) plus SEN allowance
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Summer Term 2025 or Autumn Term 2025
- Apply by:
- 12 March 2025
Job overview
Uffculme School is looking for an Outdoor Learning Mentor to join us for the summer term 2025. Applications to start in autumn 2025 will be considered.
Uffculme School offers co-education for children and young people of the ages 4 to 19 years from all parts of the city. Our students represent the wide cultural mix that makes up the general population of Birmingham. We are a successful school with a long and proven track record of providing high quality education for young people with a primary diagnosis of ASD. We currently cater for around 300 children and young people across our three sites.
This is new role will be part of the Pastoral Team. Working closely with them, you will identify students who are experiencing difficulties in their learning due to social, emotional or behaviour problems, and support them in increasing their confidence and self-esteem through sport and outdoor learning activities. The successful candidate will lead lunchtime activities, encouraging active breaks and supporting with this valuable social time. You will also work closely with the Outdoor Learning Team and support with ensuring that the school’s residential programme continues to be a positive experience for our students.
The successful candidate will have
· GCSEs grade C or equivalent in English and Maths
· A minimum of a level 3 qualification related to outdoor learning or sports
· Experience of working with children with SEND
· The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
· Be able to motivate students to encourage participation in activities.
If, having read the job description and person specification, you wish to apply for the role, please use Quick Apply to complete the online application form.
The closing date for applications is midday on 12 March 2025. Interviews will be held during the following week.
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About Uffculme School
- Uffculme School
- 2 Yew Tree Road, Moseley, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B13 8QG
- United Kingdom
We are delighted you are thinking of joining Uffculme School
Uffculme School is a Special school, offering co-education for children and young people from ages 4 to 19 years. Our students represent the wide cultural mix that makes up the general population of Birmingham. We are a successful school with a proven track record of providing high quality education for young people with a primary diagnosis of ASD. We currently cater for around 300 children over three sites.
Uffculme is a dynamic and unique community, with a committed and skilled group of staff. All staff at the school are passionate about meeting the needs of children and young people as well as supporting them develop on their own pathways and to achieve their aspirations. We believe Uffculme is a wonderful place to learn and work. We are committed to further developing our provision to enhance further the learning opportunities and experiences of our young people.
Our recent Ofsted remarks on the changes that the school has made in recent years. We work with students, parents, carers and staff to understand the changing priorities for our learners at school and beyond our gates. We all aim to ensure that the lived experiences of our students at school enables them to make ambitious progress towards their personalised outcomes in line with our mission statement.
To enable all young people to lead meaningful and enjoyable lives.
What we give our staff:
· Strong CPD opportunities with opportunities for career development
· A supportive Leadership Team
· The opportunity to working with students who are fun, unique and inspire us to be our best.
If you are applying for one of our vacancies, please ensure that you fully complete the application form, including the area asking for more information about the skills and experience you would bring to Uffculme.
The school is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees.
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