Sixth Form Student Mentor (Wellbeing)
Calderstones School
Liverpool
- £29,260 - £33,081 per year
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- NJC JE Grade 6 - Salary is the actual received for term-time working
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- October/November 2024
- Apply by:
- 6 September 2024
Job overview
Calderstones School are delighted to have one of the most successful sixth forms in the city. What makes our sixth form great is the dedication of our staff, our diversity, our commitment to excellence, and our commitment to supporting the overall wellbeing of our staff and students.
This newly created role will focus on the wellbeing our of sixth form students, supporting them with a range of issues and providing a framework of support designed to help our students feel safe, confident and socially, emotionally, physically and mentally supported during their time with us.
This role will be based full-time within the Sixth Form and co-ordinate activities and agencies that use the Sixth Form. As the ideal candidate, you will have experience of working with students, aged 11-19 and advanced knowledge of SEND and safeguarding children in education. You should have proven success in developing and implementing strategies to support children in learning practical skills to manage a variety of social, emotional and mental health issues. Working in a pastoral capacity with secondary school students would be a distinct advantage. Outstanding communication skills are essential, along with high emotional intelligence, personal resilience and the ability to effectively manage and mediate in times of conflict. Experience of counselling and an understanding of post-18 options would be advantageous.
You will have a good knowledge of relevant local agencies and support networks, and the ability to procure essential services for our students in order to enhance the sixth form student wellbeing offer. You will have strong interpersonal and organisational skills, being able to self-manage and motivate. Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
In 2023, Ofsted rated Calderstones School ‘Good’ in all areas. Our large, successful, richly diverse comprehensive school is adjacent to Calderstones Park, South Liverpool. The school has impressive facilities across the campus including a swimming pool, ample secure staff parking and full equipped gym. The school’s comprehensive nature and community spirit is something that we value immensely. In every aspect of school life, we aim to offer a first-class education to local children, whatever their background, gender, prior attainment, or faith. We will raise the bar for our students and our staff with the view that 'nobody rises to low expectations'.
The school is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of their sex, gender identity, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Calderstones School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post and undertake a minimum of three-yearly checks.
Calderstones School is committed to promoting positive mental health and emotional well-being to our student body and to every member of our school staff. We pursue this aim using effective policies and procedures within a safe and supportive school/work environment.
All applications can be made via the school website at www.calderstones.co.uk. (School applications should be returned to recruitment@calderstones.co.uk) Please return the application form with covering letter and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form.
Closing Date: By 9.00 am, Friday 6th September 2024
(CV’s will not be considered)
We are not able to accommodate visits to the school at this time.
Attached documents
About Calderstones School
Calderstones School is an 11-18 co-educational comprehensive school serving a culturally diverse community. It is situated in South Liverpool on the edge of Calderstones Park.
The school, which is popular and over subscribed, is proud of its tradition of caring for students as individuals. A large proportion of students stay on into the Sixth Form with the majority going on to higher education.
A PFI scheme in 2002 resulted in some £12 million being spent on upgrading all of the school’s facilities. The specialist status capital grant and sponsorship allowed a further sum of £150,000 to be used to enhance the site’s buildings.
The school now operates within a mix of traditional and modern facilities. Two of the buildings are Grade II listed buildings: one of these is the main reception area, the other the Sixth Form Centre. Amongst other facilities the school has:
- a purpose built science block with 15 laboratories;
- Student Wellbeing Centre
- an arts wing containing 21 classrooms, four art rooms, three music rooms, a drama facility and a multipurpose cafeteria;
- a design & technology wing with eight workshops and two classrooms;
- a resource centre which houses Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 library and internet facilities;
- a separate ICT area consisting of five ICT suites plus dedicated ICT rooms in every wing;
- a sports hall, swimming pool, two gymnasia and changing facilities, all of which were completely refurbished in the 2002 development;
- a very well equipped facility including an ICT room, a dance room and a sports science room that provide an excellent learning environment during the school day and that is used extensively during most evenings to meet the needs of our local community.
School Aims
The aim of the school is to educate students of all abilities, each to a maximum of his/her potential, so that every boy and girl can enjoy a high quality of life and contribute responsibly and fully to the life of the community. To achieve this general aim we are concerned:
to provide a broad and balanced curriculum, the quality of teaching and the climate for learning necessary for the individual to develop skills, abilities, interests and potential to the full
- to foster good relationships between parents, teachers and students;
- to enhance the students' learning and development through the provision of a wide range of extra-curricular activities;
- to provide the staff with the support and training to achieve the aims of the school;
- to promote an orderly, caring community in which truth, integrity, courtesy and respect for the needs of others are valued.
The Students
Currently, there are 1540 students on roll including 240 in the Sixth Form. The school’s overall admission limit for each year group is 265 and the school is always oversubscribed.
The Student Council is a forum in which students can voice their opinions and suggestions for developments to the school.
The Staff
The establishment of the school is 116 teaching staff and 38 non teaching staff.
The Governing Body
The experienced, active and supportive governing body is comprised of 17 governors – 4 parent governors, 1 staff governor, 10 Co-opted governors and 1 LA governor and 1 Headteacher.
The governing body operates through three committees
- Quality of Education Committee
- Resources Committee
- Pay Committee
School Organisation: Leadership and Management
The Leadership Group comprises:
- Head Teacher
- Deputy Head Teacher (Quality of Education)
- Deputy Head Teacher (Behaviour, Attitudes and Personal Development)
- Director of People and Culture
- Director of Business, Finance and Facilities
- Two Senior Assistant Head Teachers
- Three Assistant Head Teachers
- One Acting Assistant Head Teacher (rolling basis)
The non teaching staff structure is led by the Director of People and Culture and the Director of Business, Finance and Facilities who report directly to the Head Teacher.
Completed application forms together with any supporting letter should be e-mailed to recruitment@calderstones.co.uk .
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