Senior Learning Mentor

Work Pattern: 40 hours per week , 52 weeks per annum 

Interview dates: TBC

Location: Mossbourne Community Academy, 100 Downs Park Road, London, E5 8JY

Working for The Mossbourne Federation

Working for a Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming, and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, of course expectations of staff are high. In return, we engage with, and support our workforce, with great benefits and by creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.

Staff Benefits

Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including:

• The Mossbourne Allowance (T&Cs apply)
• Free lunches (T&Cs apply)
• Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week
• Benenden health membership, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation
• Early finish on Friday – secondary academies
• Free staff fitness classes
• Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes
• Discounts at local restaurants
• Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs
• Saturday and holiday paid programme
• Special leave scheme
• Staff appreciation awards and events
• First rate professional development and career opportunities
• Financial support for career development (T&Cs apply)
• ‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff (T&Cs apply)
• Additional remuneration for exam board marking (T&Cs apply)

The Pastoral Team 

The Pastoral Team is led by a Vice Principal and is also comprised of ELT Pastoral Leads, the Head of SEND Inclusion, Heads of School, the Heads of Year and the Pastoral and Safeguarding Administrator. The Pastoral Team is essential in maintaining the purposeful and disciplined environment in which Mossbourne students excel. The Pastoral Team supports the daily smooth running of the Academy and is also intrinsic in supporting the personal development of the students in our care. The Pastoral Team is highly visible at all times around the Academy and form the Safeguarding Team (Designated Safeguarding Leads) at the Academy. 

Job Summary 

Students selected for mentoring present with a wide range of support needs that are often managed and frequently overcome with the support of a Learning Mentor. Mentoring provides support for students who experience barriers to learning. Mentoring provides 1:1 adult guidance for learning, in a constructive, supportive and professional setting and is an intrinsic and successful element of the pastoral support system. Learning Mentors work closely with both the Pastoral Team and CSD Team in order to best support students on their caseload. You must be passionate about education, well organised and willing to go the extra mile. 

The Senior Learning Mentor is responsible for overseeing the team of Learning Mentors, which includes managing caseloads of all learning mentors, planning and co-ordinating interventions, liaising with Heads of Year regarding students on the Learning Mentor caseloads and waiting lists, and overseeing administration tasks and record keeping.   

If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.

Please note that CVs or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Mossbourne Federation reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.

At Mossbourne Federation, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We do not discriminate in recruitment or during employment based on any protected characteristic or aspect of individual identity. We have committed to becoming an Anti-Racist organisation and we welcome individuals with the ethos and energy to help us achieve this goal. 

The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.