Student Progression Mentor
- Employer
- Penk Valley Academy Trust
- Location
- Penkridge, Stafford
- Salary
- Grade 5 SCP 6 pro rata; (£10.21 per hour, actual annual salary £17,030.00)
- Closing date
- 4 May 2021
- Reference
- 062
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- Sector
- Education
- Job Type
- Schools / Academies - Support staff roles, Other - Support staff roles, Teaching assistant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Term time
- Hours
- Full-Time
Student Progression Mentor
2 Posts Available
Job number:062
Job Summary:
Base: The Rural Enterprise Academy
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: 1 x Permanent, 1 x Maternity cover, Term Time (39.2 working weeks)
Salary: payable on Grade 5 SCP 6 pro rata; (£10.21 per hour, actual annual salary £17,030.00)
Start date: ASAP
The Role:
We are seeking to appoint two Student Progression Mentors one on a permanent basis and one to cover maternity leave to support the educational and pastoral needs of our students in an environment that is both stimulating and supportive. The successful candidate will need to be a team player as well as being able to use their own initiative
These posts offer an opportunity to join a school where creativity, innovation and the ability to work effectively in a team is valued.
You will be calm under pressure, resilient, confident and be curriculum aware.
The successful candidate will be required to:-
- Contribute to the effective implementation of individual programmes by supporting the teaching and learning experiences, which enhance the learning and development of our young people
- Assist with the management of the learning environment, ensuring that any behavioural or physical occurrences are addressed promptly
- Support senior staff by contributing to the development of care and learning plans and contribute to the preparation of reports and update daily records and logs
- Maintain a professional relationship while developing a good rapport with our young people
- Assist with the supervision of pupils at lunchtimes
An NVQ 3 qualification (or equivalent experience) is required for this role.
Please state on the application form whether you wish to apply for the permanent, maternity cover, either or both roles.
Visits to the school are strongly recommended. Please contact Sarah Walker via email Sarah Walker sarah.walker@ruralenterpriseacademy.com or by telephone on 01785 333360.
The Rural Enterprise Academy:
It is a unique school which offers a different educational experience for children who are interested in environment, sustainability and land-based subjects.
The Rural Enterprise Academy is based in a safe, rural setting where pupils have access to a range of high-quality facilities as well as the great outdoors. Our curriculum makes the most of both, ensuring pupils are able to develop the skills and knowledge they need for a career in our specialism.
Our pupils make our school unique and we are very proud of them. Through our research-based approach to teaching and learning, we believe that each and every pupil has the ability to excel regardless of their starting points.
Being part of Penk Valley Academy Trust:
Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy trust for the following schools Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary& St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy. The Trust’s vision is to take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realises their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care.
Recruitment and hiring during COVID-19:
Despite the challenges we face, recruitment and hiring will continue for all Penk Valley Academy Trust vacancies with as little disruption as possible over the coming weeks and months. This is for all senior, teaching and support staff appointments. Applications will still be reviewed, and interviews conducted in a timely manner, although interview activities may vary. We will still aim to conduct face to face interviews where possible. Candidates will be given the option to interview via online video if you cannot attend in person, this can be discussed if your application is shortlisted. We will always adhere to Government advice.
All completed application forms should be sent by email to personnel@penkvalley.co.uk
Closing date for the receipt of applications is Tuesday, 4th May 2021 (noon)
Interviews: Week commencing Monday, 10th May 2021.
For further information, please visit our website www.penkvalley.co.uk.
PVAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service.
It is also subject to, where applicable, an overseas check on staff who have lived or worked overseas for a period of 3 months or more
PVAT is committed to adhering to General Data Protection Regulations implemented in May 2018.
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