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Learning Mentor (DSL)

Walton Primary Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 6LD

This job expired on 24 January 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  24 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: G6 SCP 12-17 actual salary £18,744-£20,333 (FTE £27,711-£30,060)

Learning Mentor (DSL) job summary

In September 2014 Walton Primary Academy became the inaugural school of Waterton Academy Trust. As a growing organisation consisting of infant, junior and primary schools Waterton Academy Trust’s main aim is to ensure all children receive the education that they deserve, and Walton Primary Academy is very proud to be part of this.

We are currently seeking a Learning Mentor to join our friendly team.

In choosing a Learning Mentor we will be looking for someone who has:

good communication and listening skills

good planning and organisational skills

DSL experience

the ability to foster nurturing relationships with children and their families

empathy, be encouraging and motivating

a commitment to raising standards and supporting children to overcome barriers to learning

a commitment to the school’s ethos of high expectations and no excuses culture

a flexible and creative approach to problem solving

the ability to interact with people and work as part of a team

In return we can offer:

The support and expertise of the school’s leadership team and wider Trust School Improvement Team

A modern, bright and spacious learning environment (recently developed and refurbished)

The opportunity to work alongside colleagues who are wholeheartedly dedicated to the pupils and community they serve

A commitment to support your continued professional development through a network of experienced professionals across the Waterton family of schools

The opportunity to contribute widely to school improvement

A health and wellbeing package

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 Walton Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 350 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Walton Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/walton-primary-academy

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