Student Support Mentor

Term-time only, Initial one year temporary contract

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and experienced Student Support Mentor to join a high-achieving, successful and forward-looking team of staff.

The post holder will work within the pastoral team to support behavioural learning and foster the participation of students in the social and academic aspects of academy life.

As a valued member of the pastoral team, the post holder will deliver educational and mentoring sessions to small groups and work on a one to one basis with particular students. The post holder will need to use engaging techniques in order to reach young people to improve their participation in the curriculum.

Whilst employed to work predominantly at the Lees Brook Academy, there may be a requirement for the post holder to work across any of the sites that comprise Archway Learning Trust in accordance with the needs of the Trust.

Candidates should pay attention to the job description/person specification and explain within their application how they meet the criteria, whilst also describing what they will bring to the post from their own knowledge and experience.

Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust was formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy. The Trust comprises of Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Bluecoat Sixth Form, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Bluecoat Primary Academy, The Nottingham Emmanuel School and Sixth Form, The Long Eaton School, Lees Brook Academy, Alvaston Moor Academy and the Bluecoat SCITT Alliance (School Centred Initial Teacher Training).

The successful candidate will be committed to the students and academy life and will possess the ability to communicate effectively and be able to raise the standards of learning for all of the students that they are required to work with.

The growth and development of our Multi-Academy Trust makes this an excellent opportunity to join us, as we seek to serve a growing number of young people across the region.

In return, we can offer:

• Archway benefits, to include shopping discounts and competitions.
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice.
• Generous pension schemes.
• Access to discounted travel schemes.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Comprehensive training and support.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• Eye care voucher scheme.
• Free flu vaccine.
• Access to e-learning and development.

How to find out more

For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit our website via the apply button.

We would encourage you to refer to the job description and person specification, demonstrating your suitability for the role.

Closing date: 9am on Friday 6th October 2023.

Interview date: w/c 9th October 2023.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.