Sixth Form Learning Mentor
The Spires College, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PEThis job expired on 16 October 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 October 2023 at 9am
Date listed
26 September 2023
Job details
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - 31 hours per week, 38 weeks per annum (term-time) 8.30 am - 3pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8.30 am - 4 pm Thursday
Contract type
- Fixed term - One year
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade D Scale Points 5 to 6 - £21,575 to £21,968 pro-rata (actual salary of £15,114 to £15,390)*
Additional allowances
*a national pay award is currently being negotiated with workers’ unions and is pending agreement. Therefore the salary will be higher than published.
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will share and play a key role in realising the vision for our Sixth Form:
- That our students have a love of learning.
- They share a passion for their chosen subjects and that this is reflected both in and out of lessons.
- Our Sixth Form students act as ambassadors and role models to younger students and the wider community.
The position will involve working with individual students and small groups of students to support them in their learning, organisation and the development of their study skills. The position will also involve being proactive in supporting the development of the wider academic reading and cultural capital of our students, allowing them to go beyond the exam specifications and enhance the quality and depth of their learning.
This is a hugely exciting and important role in facilitating our students to reach their undoubted potential. We are, therefore, looking for someone who is passionate about working with young people and has an unshakeable belief in the power of education to transform lives. The position is an ideal stepping stone into other areas of work with young people, including teaching.
What the school offers its staff
The College is a close community, with a shared desire to be the best we can be. We are committed to staff’s professional development and invest heavily in ensuring our staff grow and flourish as professionals.
If you are looking for a rewarding career with further opportunities for training and development, please see the attached brochure, which includes details of how to apply.
Commitment to safeguarding
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About The Spires College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1159 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Spires College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jobs@thespirescollege.com
- Phone number
- 01803 400660
The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 bilateral school with a selective stream. We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do. As a School we are committed the professional development of our staff and invest heavily in ensuring our teachers grow and flourish as practitioners. The College is committed to safeguarding all of its students. All staff are required to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures and regularly undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
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