At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' academic and personal development, promoting positive behaviour and engagement.
- Company: Saltley Academy, a thriving institution focused on inclusivity and excellence.
- Benefits: Generous leave, wellbeing support, professional development, and a collaborative culture.
- Other info: Join a team dedicated to empowering every student to reach their full potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Passion for education and experience in supporting young people.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
About this Role
Saltley Academy isseeking to appoint a suitably qualified, hard-working and enthusiastic Pastoral Support Mentor to support thework of our strong Pastoral Team.
The Pastoral Support Mentor will support the school's commitment to ensuring that everypupil, particularly those with challenging behaviour needs or barriers tolearning can access a high-quality, inclusive education.
The role works closelywith the Behaviour Support Manager, pastoral leaders, and teaching staff toremove barriers, track provision, and promote a culture of belonging.
About Us
Saltley Academy isa thriving educational institution committed to excellence and inclusivity.
Ourmission is to provide a supportive and enriching environment where everystudent can achieve their full potential.
Central to our administrativephilosophy is teamwork.
Post-holders are expected to embrace this principle andact flexibly in response to the day-to-day needs of the Academy.
Purpose of the Role
The Pastoral Support Mentor willplay a vital role in supporting students' academic progress, personaldevelopment, and positive behaviour at Saltley Academy across at-risk groups.
The postholder will build strong relationships with students, families, and thewider community to raise aspirations, celebrate achievement, and help everystudent reach their full potential.
The Mentor will work closely with thepastoral and safeguarding teams to support students who require additionalbehavioural and emotional guidance.
You will play a key role in promotingpositive conduct, improving engagement, and reducing barriers to learning.
In return, we will offeryou
- A collaborative and inclusive culture, where team members will upskill you andgive you regular opportunities to learn from each other in a safe andcollaborative environment.
- An opportunity to undertake structured CPD via access to the National Collegeonline CPD platform and/or apprenticeships such as [the CIPD or Coaching viaour Apprenticeship Levy-amend examples based on roles].
- Access to Career Pathways and Pledge to help you plan for and make your goals areality via our Professional Growth and Performance process.
- A wellbeing culture, with paid and unpaid time off tosupport life events via our Life Leave Policy, access to a Wellbeing Championand the opportunity to participate in our annual staff wellbeing survey with Edurio, so we know and can respond to views.
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes confidentialcounselling, access to wellbeing advice and a lifestyle app called "My Possible Self".
- Access to a suite of supportive policies, such as Life Leave, Wellbeing, Career Break and Family Friendly.
- Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Access to a comprehensive employee rewards package including Long Service Awards, Employee Referral Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and contribution toglasses and eye-sight tests for eligible display screen users.
- Opportunity to be part of key Trust-wide collaborative groups such as the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI working group) and Wellbeing workinggroups, including menopause support and neurodiversity support.
- Generous annual leave entitlement based on length of service, starting at 30days pro-rata, rising to 33 at 5 years' plus service and 35 following 10 years'plus service.
This excludes an additional 2-week paid compulsory closure at Christmas, for which additional days' leave are gained.
- Onsite parking at all schools.
As part ofour recruitment process, we carry out rigorous online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
We value ourpeople and are dedicated to making sure that everybody feels empowered to bringtheir authentic self to work.
We have an outstanding opportunity to work at Saltley Academy as a Pastoral Support Mentor.
We promise totreat all candidates fairly, consistently and with respect throughout theapplication, assessment, and selection process.
We are also "happy to talk flexible working" subject to the operational requirements of the role.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order1975, 2013 and 2020.
Which means that when applying for certain jobs andactivities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they donot need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employerscannot take them into account.
Further information about filtering offences canbe found in the DBS filtering guide.
This post iscovered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability tospeak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share thiscommitment.
An enhanced DBS check isrequired for all successful applicants.
Pleasenote that applications must be the creation of the candidate applying.
Whiletechnology, including artificial intelligence, may be used to help thecandidate select certain phraseology, if substantial use of AI is used, the application will bedisregarded.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to
- Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- Communicating and promoting vacancies
- Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
- Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
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Pastoral Support Mentor at Saltley Academy in Birmingham employer: Saltley Academy
Saltley Academy is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for both staff and students. With a strong emphasis on professional development through structured CPD and apprenticeships, employees are encouraged to grow their careers while contributing to a culture of belonging. Located in a vibrant community, the academy prioritises wellbeing initiatives, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about empowering students.
