Learning Mentor - Full-time

Meopham Community Academy, Meopham

• Ref:KCC886-2656-203S
• Posted:27/07/2022
• Pay:KR6
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:30/08/2022 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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We have an exciting opportunity for a flexible and passionate individual to join our fantastic school as our Learning Mentor from September 2022.

The successful candidate will join our Pupil Support Team and will focus on supporting children who are find learning tricky or experiencing difficulties at school to succeed. The successful candidate will develop strong positive and productive relationships with the children to identify the root causes of any issues and work towards achievable goals to help improve engagement, build self-esteem and increase attainment.

Using a range of resources and strategies, including our Dog Mentor Bruno, you will support children with their wellbeing, learning and behaviours to ensure their time in school is positive and successful. You will also work with parents through building positive relationships and providing workshops and coffee mornings developing our partnerships with parents.

The hours will be 8am - 3.30pm, Monday-Friday. Pay will be at Kent Range 6 with a starting salary of £20,997 FTE; pro-rata to £17,084.02 for 35 hours per week, term time only plus inset days.

 We are looking for someone who:

• has recent experience working and supporting children
• has high expectations and is passionate about encouraging the best from every pupil, enabling every child to fulfil their potential
• is able to contribute to, and work as part of a team
• has excellent communication skills and a flexible attitude
• has effective time management and an ability to work on own initiative
• has good IT skills
• Relevant mentoring/counselling qualifications or ELSA training are also desirable.

We can offer you: 

• positive, happy pupils with an excellent attitude to learning
• a passionate and committed leadership team
• opportunities for professional development and career progression
• a great place to work with a fantastic team who like to have fun!

• Previous experience of working with children an advantage. Relevant mentoring/counselling qualifications or ELSA training are also desirable.

To find out more about our school and whether you would like to become part of our team, please take a look at our school website to have a look at the vast array of learning opportunities we provide and contact us via the details below to book a tour with one of our senior leaders.

Meopham Community Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check).

Please note applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview, so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to close the advert when we are in receipt of sufficient applications and without notice.  If you have not heard from us within 21 days of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We wish to stress that no discourtesy is intended in following such a procedure, and you should not let this deter you from future applications.

Information about the school

Meopham Community Academy is a two form entry primary school set in a beautiful village location and the school prides itself on providing a happy, safe and caring environment for all its pupils. We are a busy, friendly and popular school with a warm and welcoming ethos; recognised by all who visit!

The staff, parents and governors of our school work together to provide the best for the families we serve. We want our children to enjoy their time and education with us and to achieve the highest possible standards in all aspects of their lives. We are very proud of our school and the high standards of behaviour and learning that our children achieve.

Our broad curriculum, wide range of extra-curricular activities and support for pupils were all recognised in the most recent, short Ofsted inspection in October 2018, where the school continued to be rated as "Good".

We are now part of The Golden Thread Alliance and we work closely with the other schools in the trust.

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Golden Thread Alliance consists of nine schools: Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tina Ricketts
• Address:Meopham Community Academy, Longfield Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0JW
• Telephone: 01732 795660
• Email: HR@golden-thread.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Learning Mentor Job Description and Person Specification