Academic Mentor - English

Nature of Contract 

Fixed Term for 1 year (1 September 2024 – 31 August 2025) 

FTE Salary  £19,000 - £21,000 

Working Hours 1.0 FTE 

Bishop Young CofE Academy is a vibrant academy in the heart of Seacroft, Leeds. We have recently been judged as Good in all areas by Ofsted- a milestone moment for us, making now a great time to join the Academy.  

Bishop Young is a safe and welcoming family, where all God's children are valued, and all are enabled to flourish.  

We are looking for a dedicated individual who can: 

• Encourage and enthuse students to achieve their full potential 
• Undertake work in the classroom or outside the main teaching area on a 1:1 or small group basis.  
• Manage behaviour of pupils 

You will be: 

• A highly motivated and hard-working individual 
• A team-player who can develop positive relationships with children, families and colleagues 
• Someone who will support the Trust’s Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values 

Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work 

In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower 

We can offer:  

• Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues 
• A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme  
• Retail discounts/ offers at high street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships, dental care 
• Free secure onsite parking 
• Membership of an excellent pension scheme 

How to apply: 

Please click the apply button which will take you through to our electronic form. You are advised to read our recruitment guidance which outlines our safer recruitment requirements and responsibilities, including pre-employment checks, and provides information about eligibility to apply.   

Information about our Trust is available on our website. Find out about Bishop Young Academy, including the academy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, by visiting www.bishopyoungacademy.co.uk  

To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact obracewell@bishopyoungacademy.co.uk. 

The closing date for this vacancy is 9am on Wednesday 10 July 2024 with interviews to be held soon after. 

Applications can only be submitted up until the closing date. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.  

Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.