Gladstone Road Primary School - Scarborough, United Kingdom - North Yorkshire Council

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Scarborough, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Learning Mentor with Attendance and Early Help responsibilities

Location:
Gladstone Road Primary School, Scarborough

Contract:
Fixed term contract until July 2024 (with possibility of extension)

Hours/ Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, term-time only + 1 week

Salary/ Hourly Rate:
NYC Grade E, £12,38 - £13.02 per hour, £23,893 - £25,119 per annum full time equivalent

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 26th February 2024

Interview Date:
Friday 1st March

Start Date:
As soon as possible

Are you a good team player, looking to join a thriving, friendly school and assist in the guidance and mentoring of pupils who require additional support to overcome barriers to learning and to achieve their full potential?_

About Gladstone Road Primary School

A historic school, providing education to the children of Scarborough since 1896_

Here at Gladstone Road Primary school, we provide a friendly and inspirational education setting for our staff and children.

As a four-form primary school you join the largest primary team (in the area) who will support and challenge you in your practice.

Set in a historic school in the heart of Scarborough, we are very much an extension of local families and communities, and we pride ourselves on being able to offer more than just 'schooling'.

Being part of #teamgladstone means you will be part of a forward thinking, evolving, individual school.

We welcomed our experienced Headteacher in January 2020 and since then, have overhauled our curriculum, leadership structure, provision, and learning environments, which we recently celebrated with a 'Good' Ofsted report in July 2023.

We have a committed, talented and cohesive staff, delightful children and strong and supportive Governors - every one of us united to build a school we can all be proud of.

Our Opportunity
Due to an internal promotion we are seeking a Learning Mentor to join #teamgladstone

The role will involve supporting the attendance team to challenge poor attendance and punctuality by sending letters, phoning parents, conducting home visits and conducting panel meetings with parents as part of the monitoring process.

Full training will be given.

to overcome barriers, signposting and referring to external services as appropriate. Full training will be given.

You will have experience of providing one to one or small group support with the more challenging pupils who are having performance, attendance or behavioural issues that are affecting their learning, to help them overcome the barriers to learning and improve their education.

You will have experience of working in a classroom, adapting the activities to meet the individual's needs as assessed.

You will:

Be able to support in the delivery of highquality learning experiences for all pupils
Be supportive, nurturing and understanding
Seek to make learning exciting and a positive experience
Work well as part of a team
Demonstrate good communication skills both orally and in writing

We can offer you:

A school with a renewed focus who puts pastoral and nurture provision at its heart and an aspirational outlook for our children
Happy, enthusiastic children who are thriving and have a thirst for learning
Clear and tailored CPD for all staff which involves our ongoing involvement with the Chartered College of Teaching coastal Hub and access to professional qualifications through the Opportunity Area

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Application Process
Application Pack

Application forms must be completed in full - CV's are not accepted

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment._