Learning Mentor - Maternity Cover

Vandyke Upper School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DY

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  17 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,567.00 - £20,855.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Level 3D (points 7-11), from £19,567 to £20,855 per annum for 32.5 hours per week term-time only, plus 32.5 hours to be worked outside term-time (based on full-time salary of £25,584 to £27,269)

Learning Mentor - Maternity Cover job summary

LEARNING MENTOR – Maternity Cover

REQUIRED ASAP

NJC Level 3D (points 7-11), from £19,567 to £20,855 per annum for 32.5 hours per week term-time only, plus 32.5 hours to be worked outside term-time (based on full-time salary of £25,584 to £27,269)

We are looking to recruit an additional Learning Mentor to join our existing team who provide mentoring and learning support to specific students and assist the Heads of Year in providing pastoral support to students.

The successful candidate will be joining the school at a time of exciting change and will play a key role in maintaining and developing the outstanding nature of our care, guidance and support for students.

We are looking for candidates who have good organisational skills and an ability to empathise with young people and communicate effectively with students and staff in a calm and effective manner. Previous experience of working in an educational setting would be an advantage.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. References and an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Please visit our website at www.vandyke.beds.sch.uk for further information and an application form, or contact Mrs Jo Sessions, PA to Headteacher on 01525 636700 or via email recruitment@vandyke.cbeds.co.uk.

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 17th March 2025

Once we have received sufficient applications the vacancy will close, so if you are interested you are advised to apply immediately. If you are short-listed for interview, details will be sent to you via email to the address provided on your application form. You are therefore advised to check your email on a regular basis.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Vandyke Upper School

• School type: Academy, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1509 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Vandyke Upper School website (opens in new tab)
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A high achieving school where everyone matters.

At Vandyke we believe that the ingredients for effective learning and high achievement include outstanding teaching, high expectations and an atmosphere within which relationships flourish. We pride ourselves on the school’s high standards and inclusive reputation.

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