Senior Learning Mentor
Exmouth Community College
Exmouth, Devon
- £11,259 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- NJC Grade D Scale Points 7 to 12
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 12 October 2023
Job overview
Located on the stunning Jurassic Coast and with the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close by, Exmouth Community College is one of the largest secondary schools in the country with over 2300 students.
The College's Learning Support team consists of approximately 25 Learning Mentors, supporting students across the Curriculum. The team is managed by Assistant SENDCOs, with smaller groups being managed on a day-to-day basis by Senior Learning Mentors.
We are seeking a Senior Learning Mentor to support identified students to raise motivation, confidence, focus, and attainment. Students are supported for various reasons including underachievement, lack of motivation and engagement and disruptive behaviour. The aim is to provide support for students and improve the environment within the classes in general.
The post holder will work under guidance to support access to learning by:
• Being actively involved in the whole planning cycle.
• Implementing work programmes.
• Undertaking evaluation and record keeping.
• Providing specialist SEND, subject or other support.
• Attending to the welfare and personal care of students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Working with small groups or one to one.
• Managing a team of Learning Mentors, under the directive/guidance of the Assistant SENDCOs, including conducting induction, probationary assessments, observations and annual appraisals.
• Mentoring team members.
• Attending regular team leader meetings.
• Providing support to the Learning Support department as and when required.
This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably skilled person to join the College and work in its community of highly motivated staff, enthusiastic students, supportive parents and knowledgeable Governing Board.
This is a permanent, part time (4 days per week), term time only post.
Please visit www.exmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk to download the full job description, person specification and the appropriate application form.
Your completed application form should be returned to recruitment@exmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk by 10am on the closing date.
Exmouth Community College is committed to providing the best possible care and education to our pupils and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our commitment, we need to ensure that all potential employees satisfy our employment checks. Please note that where appropriate, shortlisted and/or potentially suitable applicants will be required to undertake further checks. A satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure (with Barred List check) will be required before the successful candidate can commence employment at Exmouth Community College.
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About Exmouth Community College
Exmouth Community College is one of the largest secondary schools in the country with over 2,200 students currently enrolled (over 300 of these in Post 16). The College, which converted to Academy status in April 2011, is set in a leafy split-site location. Our catchment area extends northwards towards Exeter city and eastwards to include Budleigh Salterton and many attractive rural villages. The College embraces working as part of the community and has strong local partnerships.
Our mission is to provide a well-structured, enjoyable, and positive approach to learning that rewards student success and allows for individual aptitudes to flourish. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive College that caters to all abilities.
Our College provides a safe, secure, and non-threatening environment in which students can develop consideration for others, self-discipline and positive relationships. We strive to offer an education that prepares students for their future.
The Exmouth Community College Trust is overseen by the Governing Board who are committed to delivering the best comprehensive education for the young people of Exmouth and the surrounding villages.
We put the development of staff at the centre of our philosophy, including a unique Assistant Headteacher role with responsibility for our staff and their development. We take it really seriously, and very much subscribe to Richard Branson's mantra to develop our staff well enough so they can leave but treat them well enough so they don't want to.
There is a really strong sense of community at ECC. Through us all working together as staff, families and governors, and pulling together as one community, we will continue the great work to build a College that caters brilliantly for its community and prepares our young people for their future.
Exmouth Community College is a fully comprehensive academy committed to giving the best education and opportunities to all of our students. We invite you to explore our website to find out more about our College.
The Area
Exmouth is a town of over 35,000 inhabitants situated at the start of the Jurassic Coastline, East Devon in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Read more HERE.
The town has a marina and a two mile beach front offering a variety of water sports. The town offers excellent sporting facilities including a large leisure centre, and hosts a weekly Park Run and Junior Park Run. The town has a wide range of hotels, excellent restaurants, as well as shopping facilities.
On the outskirts of Exmouth is Woodbury Common, a beautiful moorland, ideal for walking, riding, mountain biking and picnics.
The Cathedral city of Exeter is only 10 miles away. Offering a wealth of shopping, sporting, cultural and historic attractions. Exeter is recognised as one of the most desirable cities in which to live, and offers a thriving arts community, reflecting the presence of a major university
Exmouth is very accessible by Car (10 minutes from the M5), train, bus and air (Exeter Airport just 25 minutes away).
Exmouth Community College Website
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