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Sixth Form Academic Mentor

Sixth Form Academic Mentor

Haberdashers' Borough Academy

London

  • £23,828 - £23,829 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
Trust Support Staff Scale, Band 4, S13 £23,829 (Actual salary – for 44 weeks) inclusive of ILA
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2024
Apply by:
5 August 2024

Job overview

Thank you for your interest in the post of Sixth Form Academic Mentor at Haberdashers’ Borough Academy.

We are a part of a Trust of nine schools, all based in South East London. Whilst each of our schools maintains its individuality, we share a common mission: to ensure that every single child and young person in our care is successful at school so that they can flourish and be successful in their lives.

We are steadfast in our continuing commitment to the trust’s statement of intent on Equality, Inclusion and Diversity and believe all our young people deserve to receive an excellent education, equitable opportunities and a value-added experience regardless of their background. We are proud of the diversity of our community and strive to ensure this is reflected in every aspect of school life.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant at our new six-form entry, co-educational 11-18 school located on Southwark Bridge Road, on the former site of Southwark Fire Station.

We are interested in people who share our values and passion for enabling greater opportunities for people with learning disabilities and their families throughout their lives. If you share the same passion then we want to hear from you - come and join us in a new and exciting role as part of our Sixth Form Team!

We are seeking a candidate who will have the sixth form community at the centre of their focus. You will be responsible for managing the Sixth Form Study Area ensuring an appropriate working ethos is maintained. You will be responsible for establishing a culture of effective study at KS5.

Your main area of responsibility with be to lead, manage and develop the KS5 Learning Hub.

You will address the needs of students in Key Stage 5 who need help to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside the classroom, in order to achieve their full potential. You will work with a range of students, especially those at risk of underachievement; supporting them to achieve within the curriculum and providing additional support outside of the classroom.

You will provide confidential management and administrative support for the day to-day operation and strategic planning of the Sixth Form. You will be supporting the Head of Sixth Form and Tutors, whilst ensuring a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for students and parents.

You will also assist the Sixth Form Team and Teachers monitoring student progress, collaborating with staff and external partners, and organising educational activities/trips.

The working hours for this post are 8.00am – 4.00pm, Monday to Friday (35 hours per week. Term time plus inset plus five days). You must be available to work 3 of these days during August to support with A Level results day, GCSE results day, and 6th Form enrolment. You may be asked to stay later than your specified finish time on occasions to support the needs of the business

The right candidate will join us here at Borough for September 2024.

Equality and Diversity:

We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We are committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace, becoming an employer of choice, for all staff to believe that they have a voice and be empowered to make a difference.

Safeguarding 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post falls within the scope of regulated activity. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS with list checks (and other relevant checks.) It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. 

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About Haberdashers' Borough Academy

Borough Academy is a co-educational 11-18 school located in Borough, London on the former site of Southwark Fire Station.

Borough Academy is a part of the Haberdashers' Academies Trust South, which is a strong network of nine schools in south London and north Kent.

The Haberdashers’ reputation is built on a tradition of high standards and academic excellence, and we are proud to continue this legacy by supporting every single student, and staff member, in reaching their full potential.

We are steadfast in our continuing commitment to the Trust’s statement of intent on Equality, Inclusion and Diversity and believe all of our young people deserve to receive an excellent education, equitable opportunities and a value added experience regardless of their background. We are proud of the diversity of our community and strive to ensure this is reflected in every aspect of school life.

We look forward to hearing from you if you are aligned with our values and have the drive, skills and enthusiasm to make a real impact at Borough Academy.

We would invite you to follow the links below to get a further insight into our school:

www.habsborough.org.uk/why-choose-borough

www.habsborough.org.uk/News/Black-History-Month-Learning-Celebrations  

www.habsborough.org.uk/Borough-Arts-Festival 

www.habsborough.org.uk/Equality-and-diversity/EDI_Statement_of_Intent.pdf

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