3 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    25 November 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    7 November 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Pastoral, health and welfare

Visa sponsorship

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: TERM TIME PLUS ONE WEEK 39 HOURS PER WEEK 08.00 to 16.30 Monday to Thursday 08.30 to 16.00 Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

PRO-RATA - £27,565 - £29,991 PER ANNUM

Pay scale

SCP 18-22 £30,559 - £32,654 PER ANNUM

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Student Support Mentor to join the Academy’s Student Support Team. The successful candidate will be supporting the needs of a range of students whether that is in or out of the classroom and in our Inclusion Centre.

The Senior Student Support Mentor will line manage the Student Support Mentors attached to the year groups within the relevant Key Stage and will work closely with the Head of Key Stage to support and improve designated students’ behaviour, attendance and wellbeing. The successful candidate will also be trained in the role of an Alternate Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The appointed candidates will be joining an existing dynamic, flexible, resilient and hardworking Student Support Team. A natural empathy, caring nature and proven experience of working with vulnerable students are all essential requirements to work in this challenging but extremely rewarding position.

What the school offers its staff

Attleborough Academy is a popular, 11 to 18 Academy which is continually developing to meet the demands of providing the highest quality education for all students. The Academy joined the Sapientia Education Trust (SET) in June 2020 which was an exciting and important development for the school. The SET are committed to bringing like-minded schools together to work in partnership to develop a world class education.

We are an inclusive, friendly and effective learning community with high aspirations and a reputation for innovation. Excellent relationships between students and staff are at the heart of the ethos of the Academy and are often commented on by those who visit the Academy. The Academy is a hardworking and caring community of people with high standards and high expectations. Our core values are Commitment, Acknowledgement, Respect and Excellence (CARE). CARE therefore has a genuine meaning within our Academy as we want the Academy to be a place where these values are seen in all aspects of our work together.

The Trust offers its staff a comprehensive and competitive package, great benefits, a commitment to their development and fantastic culture and values.

Further details about the role

Interviews will take place at a time to be confirmed but expected to be held on Monday 2nd December 2024. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email with details of the arrangements. The post will be offered subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 25th November 2024 (by 09.00)

Follow this link to complete an application: https://bit.ly/3YTO5s5

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2024, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

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About Attleborough Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
932 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Email address
HR@setrust.co.uk

Attleborough Academy is a popular, 11 to 18 Academy which is continually developing to meet the demands of providing the highest quality education for all students. Later this academic year, Attleborough Academy will be joining the Sapientia Education Trust (SET) which is an exciting and important development for the Academy. The SET are committed to bringing like-minded schools together to work in partnership to develop a world class education. This merger promises to bring multiple benefits in terms of teaching and learning and new opportunities for students and staff.

We are an inclusive, friendly and effective learning community with high aspirations and a reputation for innovation. Excellent relationships between students and staff are at the heart of the ethos of the Academy and are often commented on by those who visit the Academy. The Academy is a hardworking and caring community of people with high standards and high expectations. Our core values are Commitment, Acknowledgement, Respect and Excellence (CARE). CARE therefore has a genuine meaning within our Academy as we want the Academy to be a place where these values are seen in all aspects of our work together.

Arranging a visit to Attleborough Academy

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

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