Academic Mentor - NTP
Plantsbrook School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1RBThis job expired on 14 December 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 December 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 November 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £17,364.98 Annually (Actual)
Academic Mentor - NTP job summary
PLANTSBROOK SCHOOL, UPPER HOLLAND ROAD, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B72 1RB TEL: 0121 362 7310
ACADEMIC MENTOR – 3 days per week – Flexible
Fixed term contract until 31st August 2024
Grade 4 £32,076 per annum
Actual salary (22.5 hours per week) term time £17,364.98 per annum
The role of Academic Mentor is a new post within the current support staff structure and we are looking for someone to combine excellent subject knowledge with the ability to empathise with the students in the school.
To support the Senior Leadership team to work in innovative ways with individuals or small groups of identified underachieving pupils, assisting them to fulfil their potential. You will assist students to raise the level of their literacy by helping them to use and develop a range of reading strategies, through developing their accuracy of their writing, be that creative or functional.
You will assist students to raise the level of their numeracy by helping them to develop their key skills of multiplication, addition, division and subtraction, as well as their understanding of the place value system.
The successful applicant will:
Experience of supporting young people 11-19 years
Good communication skills verbal and non-verbal.
Good organisational skills and efficient working practices
Ability to summarise and record information accurately
Prioritise own work and ability to work on own initiative
Ability to use conflict resolution strategies and breaking down barriers to education
The successful candidate will need to be willing to sign up to the NTP recruitment agency. More information provided upon request.
We can offer you:
- The full support of an experienced professional team of staff
- Well established protocols and systems
- Continuing Professional Development and training to support you in your work
- The opportunity to work in this innovative and forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust based in an attractive, state-of-the-art new building
- Employee assistance scheme to include free and confidential advice, information and counselling, discounted gym membership, discounts at various retail outlets and attractions/days out
If you believe you have the vision and commitment and you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our students and staff, we would like to hear from you. We have a state-of-the-art building providing a working environment that is truly fit-for-purpose. This is both a challenging and exciting time to be working at Plantsbrook School.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for the role.
Closing date*: Thursday, 14th December 2023
TO APPLY:
For further information and to apply visit our career site:
www.mynewterm.com/school/Plantsbrook-School/137053
To speak to someone in advance of your application, or arrange an appointment to visit us, please contact the HR Department hr@broadleafpt.co.uk
Broadleaf Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview earlier and withdraw the advert if a large number of applicants are received.
Please note successful candidates for all Broadleaf Partnership Trust vacancies will be requested to apply for Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, although a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position.
Commitment to safeguarding
Please note successful candidates for all Broadleaf Partnership Trust vacancies will be requested to apply for Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, although a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position.
Broadleaf Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
About Plantsbrook School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1553 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Plantsbrook School website (opens in new tab)
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