Learning and Engagement Mentor
Ark Castledown Primary Academy, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3QTThis job expired on 29 December 2023 – see similar jobs
Closing date
29 December 2023 at 9am
Date listed
1 December 2023
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £22,737 - £24,293
Learning and Engagement Mentor job summary
Learning & Engagement Mentor
Location: Hastings
Start date: January 2024
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £22,737 pro rata; actual salary: £16298 (TTO and 30 hours per week)
Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme
Here at Ark Castledown we are committed to providing our pupils with the very best educational opportunities, by having the very highest expectations of ourselves as a staff team. We are now seeking a resilient and robust individual to join our fantastic Pastoral Team as a Learning & Engagement Mentor.
This role will involve helping the Pastoral Manager, the pastoral team, and the wider school community, by taking responsibility for the engagement and learning of pupils identified as having needs centred on social, emotional, mental health and behavioural needs.
The post-holder will also support the Pastoral Team by proactively dealing with behavioural issues as they present themselves during the school day, to reduce the number of reactionary situations.
The successful candidate will:
• have experience of working with primary aged children
• have good literacy and mathematical skills
• be hard working and adaptable to change
• ideally have a secure understanding and knowledge of supporting children’s learning.
If you have a passion for education, we can offer you support and development opportunities. By joining the Ark schools’ network, you will gain access to an exclusive range of benefits including CPD, training and best-practice sharing opportunities, reduced gym membership and large retail discounts.
Interested in this exciting opportunity? If you have any questions and would like to arrange a visit, please email Mrs Davis at: jdavis@arkcastledown.org, to arrange a visit to the school.
To apply please go to https://arkcastledown.org/jobs/vacancies to apply through the job portal.
The closing date for applications is 09.00 on Friday, 29th December 2023. Interviews will be held week commencing 2nd January 2024. A copy of the job description is available here.
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants including an online check prior to employement.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.
Commitment to safeguarding
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
About Ark Castledown Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 415 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
Ark Castledown are a community primary school that is dedicated to providing the very best education for the children of our town.
We hold a strong child-centred approach to teaching, where consistency, praise, encouragement and challenge are key. We believe that every child has a unique potential and we work hard to inspire and motivate children to achieve their goals.
We know that a successful and happy school depends on all of us working together, and that parents make an important contribution to children’s achievements at school. We are committed to developing excellent working relationships with our families and all members of our school community.
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