1:1 Offsite Change Mentor, North (Maternity Cover) in Rotherham

Location: Based in and around Rotherham (but with travel to other boroughs for pick-ups, you may also be required to visit our sites in South Yorkshire for training and development as needed)

Hours: Full-time (9am-5pm Mon-Fri)

Salary: £25,400 per annum

Contract Term: Temporary - Maternity Cover (9 months minimum)

Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people? We are looking for a supportive and nurturing person to join our Northern team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award winning nationally recognized organization that strives to make education accessible for learners who have struggled to cope in mainstream.

Some of the perks of working at The Really NEET Project:

• 11 weeks’ paid holiday per year (during school holidays)
• Vitality Health package (with no employee excess to pay on claims)
• Royal London Pension Scheme
• 45p per mile for any work related journeys
• Minimal teaching hours with small group sizes compared to mainstream education settings
• Dedicated time allocated for planning time, innovation and creativity

Who will I be changing the lives of?

All of our learners have an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and as a result all have some level of additional need. Some of the most common areas of need that we see are Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), Autism (ASC), ADHD, although we work with learners with a much broader range of needs. We currently have projects in Rotherham, Barnsley, London and The Midlands.

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the delivery of a pre-agreed curriculum for your learners using pre-planned sessions for FS Maths & English, Art, Change Workshops & Careers sessions. Whilst there are teaching resources available it is a requirement of this role that you will tailor the curriculum to the interests and aspirations of the learner that you are working with in order to increase participation and engagement.
• To develop high quality teaching materials and schemes of learning that keep students engaged using creativity, differentiation and extension tasks.
• To meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and in collaboration with the SEND Lead to prepare, implement, monitor and review Individual Educational Packages and EHCP targets.
• To provide a high-quality student experience that enables students to succeed beyond their expectations.
• Promote Inclusion best practice and contribute to the aims and ethos of the college.
• Working with students from Pre-Entry to Level 2.
• Responsible for comprehensive marking and written and verbal feedback for learners.
• Working in conjunction with the Outstanding and Good criteria for OFSTED.
• To participate in weekly group engagement activities such as bowling, nature walks, climbing, graffiti workshops etc to ensure you build a strong rapport with all students.

If you want to work somewhere that values both its staff and its learners, then Really NEET would welcome your application.

For more information on this role and our organization please visit our website.

What to expect from the recruitment process:

1. Application form submitted and reviewed by the panel.
2. Shortlisted candidates invited to a first stage interview.
3. Candidates who are successful at the first stage interview will be invited for a second stage assessment which may consist of an in tray task, scenario presentation or micro-teach along with time with the learners and a tour of the workplace.
4. Candidate selection – the panel will review any applications and a selection decision will be made.
5. Recruitment Manager will make contact with applicants to let them know the outcome of their interviews.

All applications must be submitted by 17th June 2025 with interviews being held the following week. All candidates should be notified of the outcome within 5 days (subject to change).

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and complete a Self Disclosure.