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Learning Mentor

Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7QA

This job expired on 22 March 2023 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  17 April 2023

• Closing date

  22 March 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
  • 37 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Pay Scale: LPS point 5 (£22,183 - £24,491 pro rata) / Actual Salary: £19,303

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Bilingual Primary School offers a unique opportunity to work in a bilingual environment. We require an energetic, committed and resilient person to fill the post of Learning Mentor. You will be working with pupils who have a range of social, emotional and behavioural needs. The post joins our pastoral team, working under the direction of the INCO.

For this role, it is not essential to be a Spanish speaker.

We require the following skills and qualities:

- Experience and knowledge of including and supporting pupils with a wide range of social, emotional and behavioural needs

- Knowledge/experience of running SEMH interventions and the ability to plan, organise and monitor support plans for key pupils.

- Ability to develop positive relationships with key pupils, their families and staff to promote positive learning & social skills

- Willingness to be trained and support pupils with medical needs e.g. diabetes

- Excellent communication skills, resilience and a good sense of humour

The governors of our school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.

What the school offers its staff

Please see our website for more information about the school and its offer. Thank you.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 613 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: info@bilingualprimaryschool.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bilingual-primary-school-brighton-hove (opens in new tab)

The Bilingual Primary School offers a unique opportunity to work in a bilingual setting in Spanish and English. The successful candidate will have the advantage of working in a new, purpose built school and, more importantly, to play a significant role in shaping the next phase of the school’s development to secure an outstanding education for children. The teacher appointed will have the opportunity to make a difference and to gain experience of innovating, creating and leading within an environment of professional autonomy and trust.

This role will suit teachers at the early stage of their careers as well as those with more experience. NQTs are welcome to apply. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who have Spanish language competencies. All candidates will be expected to commit to developing Spanish language skills and using the language in teaching some sessions with support.

Overseas candidates are welcome to apply.

We would consider applications for a job share.

We are looking for outstanding teachers who love teaching and:

Have excellent subject knowledge across the curriculum allowing them to provide exciting contexts through which children can learn and deepen their understanding;
Create an ethos of eagerness in their class ensuring children love learning, are motivated, confident and constantly prepared to reflect and improve;
Know their class well and are exceptionally skilled at planning and adapting their teaching to meet the needs of every child;
Who aspire to promote our core drivers of autonomy, curiosity, perseverance and collaboration;
Are continually looking for opportunities to develop their own practice including working within a bilingual curriculum;

Form positive, proactive partnerships with colleagues, parents and carers with a strong focus on developing effective strategies for communication.
We welcome visits to the school from interested candidates. Please contact the school to make an appointment.

The governors of our school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.

Apply now
Please note that we only accept electronic applications and do not accept CVs. Please send your completed application form to info@bilingualprimaryschool.org.uk
Please call 01273 916212 or visit www.bilingualprimaryschool.org.uk and see the Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

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