Year 9 Pastoral Support Mentor (Transition) – Fixed contract
Vandyke Upper School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DY14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September/ASAP
Closing date
30 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £21,193.00 - £22,990.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Level 4B (points 12-17), from £21,193 to £22,990 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 £27,711 to £30,060) Fixed 1 year contract in the first instance
Year 9 Pastoral Support Mentor (Transition) – Fixed contract job summary
REQUIRED September/ASAP
NJC Level 4B (points 12-17), from £21,193 to £22,990 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 £27,711 to £30,060)Fixed 1 year contract in the first instance
We are looking to recruit a pastoral support mentor for Year 9 students. You will be supporting students with welfare and behaviour as well as supporting teachers, tutors and staff in setting high expectations for 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 30th June 2025
Once we have received sufficient applications the vacancy may 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.
CVs are not accepted.
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
- School website
- Vandyke Upper School website
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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