Academic Mentor for English as an Additional Language
City Academy Norwich, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7LP9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 October 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
- Learning support or cover supervisor
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 37.5 hours per week - Days & times to be discussed at interview / to fit the needs of the department
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- FTE: £27,711 – £30,060 per annum
Actual salary
- Pro Rata: £24,997 - £27,607
Pay scale
- Scale Point 12-17
What skills and experience we're looking for
At City Academy Norwich we recognise the value and worth of those in our charge and seek to uphold standards of the highest quality; which reinforce the dignity and respect of the individual in an atmosphere which is warm, caring, stimulating, accepting and free from all forms of prejudice and discrimination.
In saying this, no effort is spared to achieve a true partnership between school, parents/carers, and authorities, which will promote the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of our children and young people in order that they may achieve their full potential.
As an Academic Mentor for English as an Additional Language you will be expected to deliver support and provision for English as an Additional Language students to ensure their smooth integration into school and academic progress. This will involve working closely with the EAL Coordinator and SENDCO to deliver intervention programmes for students with English as an additional language and supporting staff to implement reasonable adjustments in lessons to help overcome any barriers to accessing learning. This will also include responsibility for identifying, tracking and reviewing student progress, running intervention and demonstrating the impact of intervention programmes and providing advice and support to teaching colleagues.
The qualifications and experience required of an Academic Mentor for EAL are:
- A good level of literacy and numeracy;
- Courses completed, or a commitment to complete recognised training in EAL;
- Experience with EAL in an educational setting either Primary or Secondary;
- Experience of delivering intervention programmes.
- Experience of mentoring students with EAL.
- Degree (Not essential)
What the school offers its staff
All City Academy Norwich staff enjoy a number of non-contractual benefits, including:
- Continued professional development that is relevant to you and your career path
- Free on-site car parking
- A generous pension as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Discounts, reward cards & promo codes via our staff benefits platform
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, at no cost to you
- Access to the new on-site gym at City Academy
- Steps into teaching, including opportunities to explore Grad2Teach
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.
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About City Academy Norwich
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 699 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- City Academy Norwich website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- HR@setrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01953609012
City Academy Norwich is a dynamic, nurturing learning community with the highest expectations and aspirations for our students and staff. We strive to ensure that every child, irrespective of their starting point, receives an excellent education enabling them to become the best version of themselves. We are committed to ensuring all our students succeed and embrace the opportunities and experiences available to them.
City Academy Norwich is part of the Sapientia Education Trust, working together to build a highly successful community Academy for all our students.
Arranging a visit to City Academy Norwich
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@setrust.co.uk.
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