6th Form Learning Mentor
The King Alfred School an Academy, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3EE13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
10 March 2025
Closing date
4 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Term Time Only Part time - 31.25 Hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed term contract until 31 August 2025, or until the return of the post holder
Actual salary
- TPLTSS5 £20,018 - £22,076 (actual salary)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will have;
- GCSE Grade C or above in English (Literacy) and Maths (Numeracy) or numeracy and literacy skills equivalent to NVQ Level 2.
- Training in relevant learning and SEN strategies.
- Ability to use ICT effectively to support learning.
- Ability to be self-motivated with a desire to improve own practice/knowledge through self-evaluation and working with others.
What the school offers its staff
At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes..
- The PLaTform- Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
- Healthshield- Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, providing services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
- Discounted nursery feesfor parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.
- Contributory pension schemeoffering generous employer contribution rates.
- CPD opportunitiesboth internally & externally.
- A very friendly school communitywith dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
- Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health.
- A Cycle to Work scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Flu vaccinationson site, during the working day, free of charge.
Flexible working opportunities
We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and strive to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply. At our school, we take staff workload seriously and prioritise creating a supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of a local Trust, our staff also benefit from collaborative opportunities and resources that come with being part of a wider community.
Further details about the role
Fixed term contract until 31 August 2025, or until the return of the post holder
Term Time Only
Part time - 31.25 Hours per week
TPLTSS5 £20,018 - £22,076 (actual salary)
Plus various Company Benefits
The Priory Learning Trust (Somerset Business Award winner for Employer of the Year 2023) is looking to recruit a 6th Form Learning Mentor to workatThe King Alfred School - An Academy in Highbridge - rated 'Good' by Ofsted November 2022.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing guidance and academic support to 6th Form students. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and supportive community, dedicated to empowering students to achieve their full potential.
As part of this role, you will;
- To support the teaching and learning process under the guidance and direction of the Head of 6th Form.
- Develop a range of strategies to engage individuals and groups of students, often with differing requirements.
- Liaise between student and careers department to arrange appointments.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.
Applying for the job
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About The King Alfred School an Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1336 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- natasha.stokes@theplt.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01934 529357
The King Alfred School – an academy and part of the Priory Learning Trust is a thriving 11-18 mixed comprehensive with 1217 students on roll serving the towns of Burnham on Sea and Highbridge.
Arranging a visit to The King Alfred School an Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email natasha.stokes@theplt.org.uk.
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