At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop programmes to boost student attendance, achievement, and engagement.
- Company: Education Impact Academy Trust, dedicated to supporting students with special educational needs.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension scheme, and access to discounts via the BHSF App.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team committed to inclusion and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help them unleash their potential.
- Qualifications: Experience in delivering intervention programmes and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 £ per year.
Education Impact Academy Trust is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham, incorporating Wilson Stuart School, Mayfield School, Queensbury School, The Hive College, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We work collaboratively to deliver outstanding provision for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Our shared ethos is “Better Never Ends”.
About the Role
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Senior Learning Mentor to join our Pastoral Team. This key role will support the continued growth of the school. As part of this role, you will:
- Lead and develop targeted programmes to support improvements in attendance, achievement and student engagement
- Deliver and co-ordinate effective whole-school and targeted interventions for individuals and groups
- Provide guidance and support that positively impacts students’ self-esteem, wellbeing and readiness to learn
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams and leadership to remove barriers to learning
- Engage proactively with parents, carers and external agencies to provide holistic support for young people
About You
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A proven track record of developing and delivering successful intervention programmes
- Experience of working across a whole-school approach as well as with targeted groups and individuals
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with students, families, staff and external professionals
- High levels of resilience, patience and emotional intelligence, particularly when working with students who may present with complex needs or behaviours
- A genuine passion for working with young people and a commitment to improving outcomes for those from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds
- A clear commitment to inclusion and removing barriers to learning
What the school offers its staff:
- A collaborative and inclusive culture that values every employee.
- A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students.
- Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
- 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means completing training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions.
- An Employee Assistance Programme via the BHSF App – including free totally confidential support, access to a GP 24/7 and counselling.
- Access to discounts and offers at many well-known retailers and other organisations via the BHSF App.
- Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for Teachers.
- Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years’ plus service and 34 following 10 years’ plus service.
- Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions.
- Family friendly policies.
- Onsite parking at all sites.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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