Sixth Form Academic Learning Mentor

The David Nieper Academy is a newly formed academy in Alfreton, Derbyshire. A brand-new school building opened in early 2017 with the Sixth Form Centre in September 2017. A key aspect of our vision is our focus on applied learning within all subject areas and across all year groups. We are also working to increase the number of extra curricula activities offered to students with a focus on music and the performing arts. Each year we have seen an increase in student numbers, and we are looking to build on this year on year. This is an immensely exciting time to be joining the academy and being a key component in the development of the academy.

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a Sixth Form Academic Learning Mentor to continue our excellent work within the Sixth Form and help with student progression.

The successful candidate must be able to:

·        plan and deliver outstanding interventions and activities that engage and motivate students

·        Oversee a strong learning environment within the Sixth form study area and common room

·        work well as part of a team

·        have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·        have a ‘can-do’ attitude; be highly organised and

·        have the ability to work under pressure.

The Governing Body is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people, so all staff appointments are subject to employment checks and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Candidates should indicate an acceptance of, and a commitment to, the Academy’s policies in relation to equality and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

It is an offence to apply for this role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Please follow the below link to view the David Nieper Education Trust Safeguarding/Child Protection Policy https://davidnieper.academy/about-us/academy-policies/

Sixth Form Academic Learning Mentor

This post would suit anyone considering a future role in teaching or the wider education field.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an inspirational and enthusiastic person to join our busy and thriving sixth form to support and work with small groups and individuals across the 16-19 age range, in order to support their development in their A level and BTEC subject areas as well as supporting students with their general organisation and approach to work and revision and with their PSHE (Personal, Social, and Health Education Programme). Our Sixth form numbers will be increasing to approximately 90 students from September 2023.

The Learning Mentor will be involved in leading individual sessions, small groups and working alongside the Head of Sixth Form to design, develop and deliver outstanding intervention and support sessions including looking at next steps and supporting students with applications for apprenticeships, university, and employment. The successful candidate will have a positive attitude and be passionate about the development of subject understanding and confidence at the Academy. This post will suit someone considering a career in education and/or mentoring.

Purpose 

To provide effective support for the Head of Sixth Form covering Year 12 & 13 in order to maximise the learning potential of students. To support the academy and aim to create a safe and secure environment for its Learners. To assist learners in making the transition between KS4 and KS5 and then onto next steps. 

Skills

Successful candidates will be expected to have a strong Post 16 background and will have completed Post-18 study or employment. The responsibilities below are not exhaustive and can be tailored to some extent to the strengths and interests of the individual.

Responsibilities:

·        To work on a 1:1 basis or with small workshop groups to help knowledge acquisition, recall, revision technique and exam skill

·        To support and mentor students with specific barriers to academic progress including attendance, punctuality, and mental health issues

·        To log mentoring sessions and set measurable targets with each student

·        To follow up each target set and support students in excelling with making outstanding academic progress

·        Plan and lead revision sessions

·        Support individual students in the completion of work set

·        Monitor and lead effective study periods

·        Oversee and coordinate the Sixth Form planned PSHE programme, including the use of external speakers, liaising with the PSHE coordinator.

·        Supervise and create a positive working atmosphere in the Sixth form study area and common room

·        Establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs

·        Provide additional support to students or groups of students as required throughout the year

·        Liaise with curriculum areas in developing and promoting effective and inspirational resources to support students’ independence

·        Liaise with parents to support student behaviour and academic progress in the Sixth Form

·        Participate in student supervision duties at break times

·        To monitor and follow procedures to support those students whose attendance is 90% or below

·        Assist in the implementation of Sixth Form policies, notably policies on behaviour management, attendance, punctuality, and dress code

·        Respond to day-to-day issues arising with students which are likely to have an effect on learning as directed by the Head of Sixth Form

·        Support the Head of Sixth Form in implementing and managing positive behaviour and motivational strategies across the Sixth Form

·        Support students around work on destinations including UCAS, apprenticeship and employment applications

·        Supporting Year 12 students in looking for work experience 

·        Help with the continued growth of the Sixth Form through promotional events

Other

·        Undertake professional development as agreed with academy leaders

·        Perform additional duties and tasks required for the effective operation of the school as directed by the Headteacher