Key Stage 3 Learning Mentor - Ref: TV15919

THE STREETLY ACADEMY

Queslett Road East, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B74 2EX

Tel:  0121-353 2709 / Fax: 0121-353 0212

www.thestreetlyacademy.co.uk

postbox@thestreetlyacademy.co.uk

KEY STAGE 3 LEARNING MENTOR

Temporary post to 31 August 2020 in the first instance (dependant on the needs of the curriculum moving forward)

Start date: September 2019

Salary: New NJC scale 12-22

Contract term: Fixed to 31 August 2020 in the first instance

Contract type: term time, 37 hours per week

Actual pay: £18,383 - £22,409 pa

Do you want to make a difference to the next generation? This is an exciting and diverse role which provides the opportunity to work with students as they make the transition from KS3 in to KS4 learning. 

The Academy offers a unique blend of tradition and future, seeking the highest standards of behaviour and appearance, whilst maintaining an emphasis on harnessing technologies and exploring every avenue in improving teaching, learning, and assessment.

We are proud of our sport specialism, and make every effort to ensure all students are given the opportunity to develop and progress, in terms of health and leadership, via the avenue of PE and Sport.  This links closely to our PRIDE values, which are based on the Olympic and Para Olympics values.

We can offer you; 

• A considerate employer with regard for your well-being and family priorities
• A health care plan to cover some of the costs of keeping you well such as dental, physio and eye care, with the addition of counselling and fast track to consultant appointments should you be carrying the worry of a health scare
• Friendly and supportive colleagues
• Opportunity for professional development and to both engage in and deliver training to others
• Every member of staff and student is equipped with a Chromebook device to aid innovative teaching and reduce workload
• Students that are helpful, with good manners and take pride in their appearance
• A wide variety of clubs, trips, events and opportunities
• Free onsite parking and access to our onsite gym and padel tennis courts.

We are looking for; 

• A qualified and enthusiastic team player to support the academic achievement of our KS3 students. Ideally you will be qualified to degree standard, or have relevant professional qualifications / experience and a commitment to working positively with young people
• The successful candidate to focus on students’ progress (their attendance in school is pivotal) and this will involve liaising between staff and parents, with particular emphasis on our pupil premium cohort.
• An individual who is committed to delivering active and engaging learning, which enthuses young people and motivates them to want to succeed
• An individual who can set targets that stretch and challenge students of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions
• The successful candidate to produce/maintain accurate records of pupil progress, with an emphasis on tracking Pupil premium students
• An individual with a continued commitment to their own professional development.

We welcome a visit at any time, so please make the time to come in and see our school at work.

Full details of this vacancy and relevant application forms are available via our website at: www.thestreetlyacademy.co.uk.

Last date for receipt of completed applications: midnight on Wednesday 26th June 2019.

Interviews to be held on Wednesday 10th July 2019

Closing date: Wednesday 26 June 2019

The Streetly Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  These posts are each subject to an Enhanced DBS check and prohibition from teaching check.