Senior Learning Mentor, positions available at Bankwood Primary & Woodseats Primary

The Trustees of Steel City Schools Partnership are looking to recruit up to 3 permanent Grade 6, Learning Mentors to start as soon as possible to complement the pastoral and inclusion teams in place.

The working pattern is 37hrs / 41 weeks. There are 2 positions based at Bankwood Primary (S14 1LW), and the other at Woodseats Primary (S8 0SB).  Salary information: £28,900 - £32,909 pro rata, actual starting salary £26,133.

The focus of the role is to:

• Provide a complementary service that enhances existing provision in order to support learning, participation and encourage social inclusion
•  Develop and maintain effective and supportive mentoring relationships with children and young people and those engaged with them
• Work within an extended range of networks and partnerships to broker support and learning opportunities and improve the quality of services to children and young people
• Undertake the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

The successful applicants must have the ability to work as an effective team member, be well organised, and have the ability to communicate with children and adults in a constructive and effective way. Flexibility in working with all age groups, and the ability to form excellent working relationships with pupils and staff is essential.

Steel City Schools Partnership has been established to ensure a local, primary led partnership of schools with an ambition to work closely with other Academies and schools.

The “To provide an excellent education for all” philosophy drives policy, practice and governance in order to achieve the Trust aims, which are to provide a high quality learning and cultural environment that inspires and motivates children, staff and the wider community to engage in education and learning.

Bankwood                                                                           

Bankwood Primary (Ofsted Inadequate – March 2022) joined SCSP on 1st April 2023 after a period of working with SCSP since May 2022. This partnership came as a result of brokerage by Sheffield LA to support the school at a time of no leadership, governance and awaiting publication of the Ofsted report. The school is in Special Measures therefore there is much to do. However, there is a real willingness from all staff who are deeply committed to the school and community. The school has approximately 70% of the pupils deemed to be disadvantaged and serves an area of diverse and complex need.

Woodseats                                                                          

Woodseats Primary (Ofsted Good – November 2016) joined SCSP in September 2019 after a period of collaboration with Greenhill Primary. The Headteacher is new to role in September 2022 with the previous headteacher appointed to one of the Executive Directors School Improvement for SCSP. The school is housed within a Victorian building, and is based in the south of the city on the Chesterfield Road (A61). The school has approximately 33% of the pupils deemed to be disadvantaged yet recorded results in 2022 that were broadly line with national in all key stages.

Expectations:

We are looking for individuals who have the capacity to take a lead role, along with the Deputy Headteachers, in the management and delivery of pastoral support to pupils within our Academy. As part of this you will be responsible for leading a team of other pastoral staff within the Academy. You will be expected to network with other Learning Mentors from the Trust and beyond. An in-depth understanding of all children’s needs is essential to ensure our children are receiving the best pastoral care along with the ability to be able to determine and support all pupils with particular needs.

Relevant Qualifications:

●    Excellent literacy/numeracy skills – equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in English & Maths

●    Minimum NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification in relevant field. 

The successful applicant must have the ability to work as an effective team member, be well organised, and have the ability to communicate with children and adults in a constructive and effective way. 

We are looking for individuals who are lively and enthusiastic and who have the following philosophy:

●    Committed to excellence within their work in school and across the partnership

●    Committed to child centred education

We expect the successful candidate to work within our collaborative spirit and ethos, by building on the successes of the individual schools by working in conjunction with others to raise standards and enhance the outcomes for the pupils, families and communities we serve.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone.

For further information please contact;

Bankwood: Sarah Reynolds, Headteacher on 0114 239 6711

Woodseats: Jack Fellowes, Headteacher on 0114 255 4619

Visits to school are encouraged and can be arranged by emailing:

Bankwood: enquiries@bankwood.sheffield.sch.uk

Woodseats: enquiries@woodseats.sheffield.sch.ul

An application form can be downloaded from this portal or from www.steel-city-schools-partnership.org

Completed forms should be returned by email to jobs@steel-city-schools-partnership.org

Closing date: Monday 19th June at 12pm, Interview Date to be confirmed.