Learning Engagement Mentor
Ark Alexandra Academy, HASTINGS, East Sussex, TN34 2PGThis job expired on 8 January 2024
Closing date
8 January 2024 at 9am
Date listed
27 December 2023
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,421 - £29,777 (PRO RATA)
Learning Engagement Mentor job summary
Learning Engagement Mentor
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: Ark Alexandra Academy, Hastings, East Sussex
Salary: Ark Outside London Support Scale 6, Pay Points 12-19: £26,421 to £29,777 (pro rata)
Actual salary: £22,726.49 - £25,613.21 per annum
Hours: 36 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year)
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 08 January 2024, 9.00am
Interview Date: Week commencing 08 January 2024
The school reserves the right to close this advert early and interviews may take place before the advertised closing date. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early for this role to avoid disappointment.
Would you like to be instrumental in addressing the needs of our students and help remove barriers to their progress and development?
This is an opportunity to join our hard-working, dedicated team in our growing academy. As a Learning Engagement Mentor, the successful candidate will enhance student learning and progress through supporting the pastoral care of students and secure excellent behaviour in and around the academy.
We need someone who is proactive, has excellent communication skills, is experienced in establishing successful learning relationships with young people and adults and has a genuine passion for and belief in the potential of every student. The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure in a busy environment is essential.
To find out more about the role and responsibilities, please read the job description and person specification within the information pack which you can download from here.
As the ideal candidate you will:
- Be a team player that can work collaboratively as well as using their own initiative
- Have a helpful, positive and patient nature
- Be resilient, calm and professional under pressure
- Have a flexible attitude towards work
Our School:
Ark Alexandra is a two-campus secondary academy with a Sixth Form provision in Hastings, East Sussex and is the largest secondary with 6th form in the Ark network. A popular school, we have grown to have over 1,600 students this year. We work across a split site which brings with it unique opportunities for growth and development. At our most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2021, Leadership & Management, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development and Sixth Form were all judged to be Good.
Ark Alexandra works closely with our feeder primary schools, Ark Blacklands, Ark Little Ridge and Ark Castledown, all of which have exceptional leadership graded as Outstanding by Ofsted.
As a Church of England school, our values of faith, excellence and kindness underpin our ethos, culture and behaviour. We have an inclusive admissions policy that welcomes, without preference, students of all faith and none. Our vision is to create a truly great school for the young people in Hastings. We believe that everyone deserves to be accepted, included, and empowered to live a purposeful and fulfilling life.
What we offer:
- Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution
- Subsidised gym membership
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Healthcare Cashplan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff discounts (online and in-store) via instant vouchers or reloadable gift cards from the Ark Rewards scheme
How to apply:
Please click 'apply' on the website you are visiting or visit https://arkalexandra.org/jobs/vacancies to complete an online application form. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. Early application is strongly advised. You will be able to pause, save and log back in to complete your application up until the vacancy closes.
If you have any questions about the role, please email ALEHR@arkalexandra.org
If you’re interested in further information about our school, please visit our website – www.arkalexandra.org
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.
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 Alexandra Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1552 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ark Alexandra Academy website
Ark Alexandra is a two-campus secondary academy with a Sixth Form provision in Hastings, East Sussex and is the largest secondary with 6th form in the Ark network. A popular school, we have grown to have over 1,600 students this year. We work across a split site, which brings with it unique opportunities for growth and development. At our most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2021, Leadership & Management, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development and Sixth Form were all judged to be Good.
Ark Alexandra works closely with our feeder primary schools, Ark Blacklands, Ark Little Ridge and Ark Castledown, all of which have exceptional leadership graded as Outstanding by Ofsted.
As a Church of England school, our values of faith, excellence and kindness underpin our ethos, culture and behaviour. We have an inclusive admissions policy that welcomes, without preference, students of all faith and none. Our vision is to create a truly great school for the young people in Hastings. We believe that everyone deserves to be accepted, included, and empowered to live a purposeful and fulfilling life.
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