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This job expired on 23 September 2021

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    23 September 2021 at 10:18am

  • Date listed

    13 September 2021

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week x 39 weeks per year

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£20,903 - £22,183 to be paid pro rata

Academic Mentor for the Sixth Form job summary

SIXTH FORM ACADEMIC MENTOR Permanent Contract 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year Grade F £20,903 - £22,183 to be paid pro rata (actual salary £17,746 - £18,833 under 5 years’ service) Starting as soon as possible, we are looking to appoint an Academic Mentor to work with our students and make a significant contribution to raising their aspirations and achievement. The primary focus will be academic mentoring of post-16 students, including supervising and monitoring study rooms. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of revision techniques, be an excellent communicator and have strong organisational skills. Applicants will need to have experience of working with young people to improve outcomes, a belief in the potential of every student to achieve and have a shared belief in our inclusive ethos. A commitment to help all young people and staff to achieve their best is expected of all staff. Our school is a fully comprehensive single Academy for students from the ages of 11 – 18, with approximately 1200 students on roll. We are a school for our community and strongly believe in the potential of every young person. As an employer we are committed to offering equal opportunities to all. We particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds as they are currently underrepresented in our school. All appointments will be made on merit and take account of the skills and experiences required for the role. Closing date for applications is 10.00 am on Thursday 23rd September 2021 Interviews to be held week beginning 27th September 2021 Full details and an application form can be accessed via our website, http://johnofgauntschool.org/staff/current-vacancies/ CVs will not be considered. The John of Gaunt School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this position you will be expected to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before appointment is confirmed. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expect all staff to share this commitment. A copy of the school’s Safeguarding Children in Our School Policy and our Policy and Code of Conduct for Safe Practice are available on our website. An online profile search will be conducted and references will be sought on all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

The post is subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS to include children's barred list checks. Disclosure will contain details of formal cautions, reprimands and final warnings, as well as convictions.

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Application Form Support Staff JOG Feb 2021.docx - 134 KB (opens in new tab)
Academic Mentor 6th Form Information Pack pdf Sep 2021.pdf - 1.63 MB (opens in new tab)

About The John of Gaunt School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1252 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
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School website
The John of Gaunt School website
Email address
vacancies@jogschool.org
Phone number
01225 711158
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The John of Gaunt School is large and dynamic school with approximately 1270 students on roll. We are currently a single Academy and actively promote collaboration with our feeder primary schools through the Trowbridge Schools’ Social Enterprise - Collaborative Schools Ltd and the West Wiltshire Alliance; a partnership of 8 secondary schools and Wiltshire College. Our school roll is rising significantly each year and our reputation has accelerated over the last two years. We are now at the forefront educational practice and we are delighted that our recent changes are accelerating the progress of our students. We are part EQUA Mead Learning Trust. Details about EQUA Mead can be found on their website https://www.equamead.org/

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