Learning Mentor (Pupil Wellbeing and Mental Health)

Birkdale High School, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3DT

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 August 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 36 hours per week, term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £26,421 and £29,777 per annum pro rata
• Pay scale: Scp 12-19

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our Pastoral Team in September 2024. The successful candidate will provide support for students in a pastoral capacity, particularly in the area of Pupil Wellbeing and Mental Health. The post holder will support the pastoral and wellbeing teams, including the Assistant Headteacher (Pupil Equity).

The successful candidate will be able to use their own initiative whilst also being able to relate well and quickly establish a rapport and high level of trust with young people. The person appointed will be committed to securing improved outcomes for pupils while demonstrating flexibility and being able to work constructively as part of a team.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organisational skills, in addition to high expectations of behaviour and attitudes, natural compassion and empathy, and a desire to safeguard children both in and outside the school environment. Training will be offered to the successful candidate to ensure that all aspects of the role can be undertaken successfully.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with a strong interest in developing resilience and good mental health in young people and who has the capacity not only to work within well established school systems but to develop them further.

Finding the right school is always important. Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school prior to the closing date. You will have the opportunity to meet the Headteacher and Assistant Headteacher, tour the school, and most importantly, gain a flavour of the fantastic learning environment whilst meeting some of our wonderful boys.

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.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@birkdalehigh.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Upload additional documents

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Learning Mentor (Pupil Wellbeing & Mental Health) - person specification 2024.pdf - 153 KB (opens in new tab)

Learning Mentor (Pupil Wellbeing & Mental Health) - Job description Sept 2024.pdf - 151 KB (opens in new tab)

About Birkdale High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 936 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Birkdale High School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@birkdalehigh.co.uk
• Phone number: 01704 577253
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/birkdale-high-school-southport (opens in new tab)

Birkdale High School is a popular and successful all-boys 11-16 comprehensive Academy with an excellent reputation, outstanding pastoral care and academic results consistently above the national average for boys.

Arranging a visit to Birkdale High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@birkdalehigh.co.uk.

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