Learning Mentor (Pupil Wellbeing & Mental Health)

Job role: Learning Mentor (Pupil Wellbeing & Mental Health)

Closing Date: Friday 13 September 2024

Salary: Band F Scp 12-19 (£26,421 - £29,777 per annum pro-rata)

Contract type: Permanent (Term Time Only)

Start Date: September 2024

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 16 September 2024 (or earlier if the school decides to interview before the closing date)

Birkdale High School is an oversubscribed and successful all-boys 11-16 comprehensive academy with an excellent reputation, outstanding pastoral care and consistently above national average academic results. We are also proud to be part of the Southport Learning Trust.

The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our Pastoral Team in September 2024. The successful candidate will provide support for students in a pastoral capacity, particularly in the area of Pupil Wellbeing and Mental Health. The post holder will support the pastoral and wellbeing teams, including the Assistant Headteacher (Pupil Equity).

 The successful candidate will be able to use their own initiative whilst also being able to relate well and quickly establish a rapport and high level of trust with young people. The person appointed will be committed to securing improved outcomes for pupils while demonstrating flexibility and being able to work constructively as part of a team.

 The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organisational skills, in addition to high expectations of behaviour and attitudes, natural compassion and empathy, and a desire to safeguard children both in and outside the school environment. Training will be offered to the successful candidate to ensure that all aspects of the role can be undertaken successfully.

 Ultimately, we aim to provide our boys with an excellent, well sequenced and considered curriculum, founded upon key core knowledge and the development of essential life skills such as reading, academic curiosity and the tools to be life-long learners. In addition, we are passionate about developing pupils’ character and ensuring that the boys become well-rounded and empowered young men.

 This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with a strong interest in developing resilience and good mental health in young people and who has the capacity not only to work within well established school systems but to develop them further.

 Finding the right school is always important. Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school prior to the closing date. You will have the opportunity to meet the Headteacher and Assistant Headteacher, tour the school, and most importantly, gain a flavour of the fantastic learning environment whilst meeting some of our wonderful boys.

We are really looking forward to meeting you.

Gareth Banks

Application & Interview Process

Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 16 September 2024. (Or earlier if the school decides to interview prior to the closing date)

Appointments are subject to the successful candidate obtaining a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure (via the Disclosure Barring Service).

To arrange a tour prior to the closing date please contact Karen Anslow kanslow@birkdalehigh.co.uk

 Further details and an application form can be downloaded from www.birkdalehigh.co.uk or obtained from Ms Karen Anslow at the school. Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@birkdalehigh.co.uk by 12.00pm on Friday 13 September 2024.

Along with the application form, please provide a supporting statement that illustrates your suitability for the job, referencing the job description, person specification and your relevant experience.

 The interview days will include the following: 

•         Tour of the school

•         Unseen tasks

•         Formal Interview

Southport Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. At least one member of our recruitment team for this post is Safer Recruitment trained and we adhere to Southport Learning Trust’s Recruitment and Selection Policy for Employees and Volunteers.

 We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.