Learning Mentor – Cavendish Primary School

Job title:

Learning Mentor – Cavendish Primary School

Company

Kirklees Council

Job description

Permanent Contract – 37 hours per week (negotiable), term time only plus 5 daysNumber of Jobs1Location(s)Cavendish Primary School, Bradford, BD2 2DUPosition typePermanentGradeBand 7, SCP 11-17, (£22,337) – (£24,751)SalaryBand 7, SCP 11-17, (£22,337) – (£24,751)Advert WordingKirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Cavendish Primary School.We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, empathetic individual, with experience of working with children in an educational setting.Cavendish is an inclusive school providing a high quality, creative and challenging education within a secure, caring and happy environment in which all members of the school community can grow in self-esteem and develop their potentialThe successful candidate will be keen to work with children and staff and will give 100% to the school, they will be able to enjoy their work life, whilst leading and inspiring others. The role will involve supporting children’s well-being and mental health both inside and out of the classroom. The candidate will need to be nurturing, flexible and proactive in their role. The candidate must also have suitable English and Mathematics skills and will need to provide this evidence.Cavendish Primary is part of Exceed Academies Trust, which currently consists of thirteen academies; ten primary schools, an all-through primary-to-secondary academy, an alternative provision academy and a specialist setting for children/young people who suffer from social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The Trust has an excellent reputation within Bradford and beyond, and an outstanding track record of supporting staff in developing their careers through specialist training lead by the Exceed Teaching School Hub and our Outstanding SCITT.The successful candidate will: –

• Have previous experience in a similar role with children between the ages of 3-11
• Have experience of liaising with external agencies
• Have an understanding of safeguarding practices and policies
• Be someone who can create an atmosphere in which children can thrive and succeed
• Work constructively as part of a team
• Be committed to raising standards

The essential requirements of this role are: –

• GCSE level (or equivalent) English and Mathematics
• Understanding how children develop, learn and thrive
• Ability to manage workloads and work calmly under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Participation in development and training opportunities as they arise

For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Michelle Marsden on 01274 772175 or email:Further details about our school and application pack can be found on our website – .CVs or applications via Indeed will not be accepted.Closing date: 12 Noon, Friday 11th October 2024Dates to view school: 24th / 26th September and 1st / 3rd October 2024 at 3.15pm – please call the school officeExceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

Expected salary

Location

Bradford

Job date

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 07:55:27 GMT

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