Learning Mentor
Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BWThis job expired on 13 September 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
30 September 2024
Closing date
13 September 2024 at 10am
Date listed
18 July 2024
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
- £26,421.00 - £28,770.00 FTE (£17,135.00 - £18,658.00 pro rata) per annum
Learning Mentor job summary
Required for September/October 2024
‘Are you seeking a new and rewarding challenge? Do you have a genuine passion for making a difference? If your answer is a resounding 'Yes,' then you might be the ideal candidate we're searching for.’
About Pontefract Academies Trust
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve. Renowned for our commitment to excellence, the Trust has achieved remarkable success, with five of our primary schools ranking within the top 1% nationally for progress. Additionally, our secondary schools feature among the top three secondary schools in the Wakefield district. In a testament to our dedication to educational excellence, De Lacy Primary School was recognised as an 'Outstanding' school across all categories by Ofsted in March 2024, underscoring our unwavering pursuit of high standards.
About Halfpenny Lane, Junior, Infant & Nursery School
Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School embodies academic excellence, guided by the mantra 'Strive to be the best version of yourself'. With a 90% achievement rate in reading, writing, and maths in 2023, we ranked in the top 1% of primary schools nationally for progress. Our dedicated staff uphold high expectations, fostering a positive culture and ensuring every child reaches their potential. Securing the 105th spot in the 2024 'Times Top 500 Primary Schools in England' list further cements our position among the top 3% of primary schools in the country. At our larger-than-average, two-form-entry school, we empower every child to thrive in an environment of high ambition and support.
About the role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Learning Mentor to join the team at Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School. The candidate will be responsible for complementing the professional work of teachers by addressing the needs of pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning. They will deliver learning activities to pupils within agreed systems of supervision and provide pastoral support.
This post is a 27.5 hours, term time plus five days, permanent contract, equating to 195 working days per annum.
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:
- Has a passion for helping pupils thrive and meet their full potential
- Has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and students
- Can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative
- Has experience of working in a similar specialist area.
What can we offer you?
We’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:
- Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities
- Generous employer pension (Teachers Pension and West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS).
- Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 26 days annual leave, up to a maximum of 33 days dependent on length of service and grade of role – plus 8 statutory bank holidays).
- Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Discounted gym membership
- Free eyecare via Specsavers
- Childcare vouchers
- Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters).
- Discounts at numerous retailers including O2
- Free flu vaccinations.
Next steps
Please click here to view our 2022 – 2025 Trust Strategic Plan, or click here to access Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School website.
We're always thrilled to connect with potential applicants before interviews. If you're curious to learn more or would like to experience the warmth of our wonderful school through a visit, please feel free to reach out at recruitment@halfpenny.patrust.org.uk or give us a call on 01977 703270.
Please click here to access our website and submit your application on our Face-Ed system no later than 10:00am on Friday 13th September 2024.
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.
The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.
Further information about the job
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 Halfpenny Lane Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 434 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Halfpenny Lane Primary School is a two-form-entry school, which embodies the school mantra of 'Strive to be the very best version of yourself'. With a 93% combined outcome in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, we are ranked in the top 5% of primary schools nationally.
Halfpenny Lane was selected as a lead school for music by the West Yorkshire Music Hub - a recognition of the school's commitment to music.
Ofsted
In May 2025, Halfpenny Lane was praised by Ofsted as Outstanding in all areas. An exceptional outcome that is a true reflection of the hard work, dedication, and passion of our entire school community.
2025 Edurio Staff Survey
Halfpenny Lane Primary School received fantastic results in the 2025 Eduiro staff survey, with 88% of staff saying they would recommend the school as a good place to work. This surpasses the national benchmark of 73%.
98% of staff also shared that they would recommend Halfpenny Lane to parents as a good place for their children to study.
Further Information
Working at Ark offers lots of benefits to help staff thrive. Click here to find out more about working with us.
If you are a passionate, dedicated individual that shares our values, then we want to hear from you! Explore our current vacancies to discover your next role…
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