Mountain Rescue Basecamp Mentor

We are looking for a Mountain Rescue Basecamp Mentor. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / Brakenhale School and become an integral member of the Mountain Rescue team. The perfect candidate for this role will be able to fully involve themselves with the Mountain Rescue team, and help students in everyday school life. Our student’s mental health and well being is the most important aspect to look after, as we truly care for each and every student at our school. As a result, the right candidate will excel in providing the best of care for our students in this regard.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

Main responsibilities:

• To assess, manage and deliver pastoral and learning support with Mountain Rescue.
• To deliver interventions with Mountain Rescue as agreed in consultation with key staff
• To deliver group interventions i.e. ELSA, nurture groups as needed.
• To work alongside teachers in the classroom to deliver learning to support the academic achievement of all pupils who are unable to attend lessons.
• To support students during transition periods and encourage them to return to lessons.
• More responsibilities found in the Job Pack.

You will need:

• GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4 or equivalent
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Appropriate experience of operating in a similar role
• Strong verbal & written communication skills and an ability to use these to have a positive input on student learning in the classroom & in small groups/1-1
• Ability to carry out allocated tasks under the supervision of our SENCO lead
• Ability to empathise and move students forward in their learning
• More requirements found in the Job Pack.

What’s in it for you:

•  Professional development and career progression
•  Generous pension scheme
•  An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
•  Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 13th December 2024. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.