Behaviour Mentor - London, United Kingdom - Harris Federation

Harris Federation

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking for a hardworking, ambitious and dynamic Behaviour Mentor to join Harris Academy Wimbledon at this exciting time.

Professional learning is at the heart of academy the academy, supporting all staff in their development. The academy has a growth mindset approach where industry and commitment are seen as cultural virtues.

Development of resilience, self esteem, managingrisks/consequences and the ability to work effectively together all form a key part of the pastoral provision.

About Us
Harris Academy Wimbledon opened in September 2018. We are a brand new, co-educational 11-18 school for the High Path area. We currently have 900 students in year 7-11 and will open a 6th form in September 2023.

Harris Academy Wimbledon promotes high levels of academic achievement across the curriculum, encourages participation in extra-curricular opportunities and empowers students to make decisions wisely.

The curriculum is rich, diverse and personalised ensuringevery student achieves his or her true potential.

Academic success goes hand-in hand with a rich variety of enrichment and extra-curricular activities; these help foster a spirit of aspiration, resilience and joy in learning.

Main Areas of Responsibility
Behaviour for Learning

To design and deliver, in consultation with the Vice Principal, a variety of agreed behaviour support programmes;
To follow through any issues to do with behaviour as required by the Academy Leadership Group, for example, taking student statements regarding incidents and passing these on to relevant colleagues;
To mentor students on PSPs, supporting successful achievement of targets and contributing to meetings/ reports in relation to student progress on PSP. This may include supporting in lessons as appropriate;
To prepare student's files for governor's disciplinary panels or exclusion hearings;
To present reports of student's progress to PSP review meetings;
To send out letters to parents regarding behaviour and sanctions as directed by the Academy leadership team;
To ensure that designated mentored students have uptodate report cards and that completed cards are filed appropriately;
To organise meetings with parents/carers, documentation, confirmation, booking rooms etc when requested by the Academy Leadership Team;
To communicate with parents/carers when requested by the Academy Leadership Team.

The Reflection Room

To be responsible for supervising students in the reflection room;
To deliver the curriculum offer for the students attending the reflection room;
To liaise with teaching staff to ensure appropriate work is set and appropriate provision is in place;
To be responsible for maintaining a calm and purposeful learning environment;
To followup on any truancy or attendance concerns;
To work with the other members of the support team to ensure students are monitored and supervised before school, during break and throughout lunch.

Qualifications & Experience

GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent
Knowledge of the academy behaviour for learning policy
Knowledge of the range of barriers to learning that students face
Training in child protection and safeguarding procedures
Basic knowledge of first aid; e.g. emergency first aid course
Two years' experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment
Experience of dealing successfully with a range of behaviour issues
Experience of working with staff to ensure excellent behaviour for learning
Experience of working with families
Experience of supervising a group of students for detentions, referral and internal exclusion as appropriate
Experience of working with challenging students and finding ways in which we can meet their needs more successfully
Experience of working with students from a range of ethnic backgrounds

Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success.

We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre.

We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide rangeof top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.

We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, 26 days'annual leave (plus bank holidays) for non term-time only employees, and many other benefits.

Safeguarding Notice

Equal Opportunities

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected.

We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for ourstudents and staff.