Academic Tutor & Mentor
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Blackpool
- £31,067 - £34,314 per year
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- NJC pay Grade F, scale point range 19 to 24 (actual pro rated salary)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 20/01/2025
- Apply by:
- 9 January 2025
Job overview
Thank you for considering St. Mary's Catholic Academy for the next stage in your career. We are seeking to appoint an Academic Tutor and Mentor for “Our Children” (sometimes referred to as Children Looked After). This is an exciting joint venture supported by funding from the Virtual School Blackpool and St Mary’s. The post would be suitable for someone looking to start a career in education or recently qualified teachers with either primary or secondary experience. As part of the role, we are able to offer some teaching for a suitable qualified candidate to allow completion of a year of the Early Career Framework. The post is for a fixed term in the first instance, starting in January 2025 for 12 months, with a possibility of an extension beyond this subject to further funding from the LA.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities which fall within this job description are:
• Act primarily as tutor for each of identified cohort.
• To provide in-lesson support when key concepts are being introduced and has been agreed as a priority to enhance outcomes.
• To liaise directly with classroom teachers to get learning materials to enhance understanding of key concepts and practise them.
• To establish an academic plan for each child using baseline data and specific objectives from each teacher.
• To liaise directly with school Designated Teacher to provide regular (1/2 termly) academic progress reports.
• To liaise directly with Virtual School staff regularly and provide a termly progress report.
• To provide direct input into PEPs around academic progress.
• To provide 1-1. 1-2 and small group withdrawal work on the key subjects for each of the identified cohort.
• Provide weekly academic mentoring meetings that provide support and guidance to students to promote their academic resilience.
• Having time limited (SMART), focused conversations with students, identifying the issues affecting their academic achievement and giving guidance to support academic achievement, great attendance and positive mental wellbeing.
• To discuss grades with students and to track, monitor and record achievement.
• Implement strategies to build & develop the confidence of students and develop their academic progress and identify students’ particular talents and encourage their excellence and engagement with wider enrichment opportunities.
• To assist curriculum delivery by providing assistance and coaching to individuals and small groups of students.
• To work closely with teaching staff to develop students’ academic and organisational skills.
• To undertake targeted one to one inventions and small group support for students as directed by curriculum staff and the Designated Teacher for Our Children.
• Identify and refer to leadership when further targeted academic intervention or specialist/ support might be needed.
• Be part of network of ATMS in Blackpool to share good practice and learning.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding procedures.
• Completion of all related administration or those asked for by a senior colleague.
Attached documents
About St Mary's Catholic Academy
- St Mary's Catholic Academy
- St. Walburga's Road, Blackpool
- Lancashire
- FY3 7EQ
- United Kingdom
Mission Statement
St. Mary’s Catholic College is a caring faith community.
"Our mission is to provide an outstanding whole-person education through which all are challenged to grow in wisdom, understanding, self-esteem and closeness to God."
The hallmarks of St. Mary’s are:
Catholic Caring Community Challenging
St. Mary’s is a Catholic school where prayer and reflection are woven into the fabric of the school’s life. The universal message of the Church and its call to new life encourages us to value every individual as precious in God’s sight. The distinctive education offered at the school includes the continuing development of morals and Christian values.
Respecting the uniqueness of each person is central to the caring nature of the school and a reflection of the Gospel message of love. A strong and supportive pastoral system continues to care for all and helps build people’s self-esteem.
The school strives to be a community where high quality and enriching relationships are built. Tolerance and the valuing of others are key points of daily life. We seek to manage every aspect of school life, with justice, for the common good of all.
We challenge all people to use their God-given gifts to achieve excellence and make significant progress in their learning. Opportunities exist for aesthetic, performing and creative talents to be nurtured.
“I have come that you may have life and have it to the full.”
OUR VISION
St. Mary’s Catholic College is a secure, caring community with a clear focus on learning.
The college’s distinctive curriculum seeks to provide the experiences that help create a community of enthusiastic and increasingly independent learners. The attainment of all students is a matter of pride, and good results across all ages and abilities reflect this enthusiasm. The college, designated a Mathematics and Computing Specialist College, aims to develop innovative and high quality teaching and learning across the curriculum. St. Mary’s Catholic College provides an extended and enriching curriculum. Using creative and innovative teaching styles, incorporating developing technologies, the college seeks to challenge and support all students to achieve their individual potential. We promote the use of Mathematics and ICT across our curriculum.
The college recognises the importance of working closely with parents and students, parishes and primary schools towards excellence. We strive to work in close partnership with our family of schools, with our local community and business sharing our specialist facilities and resources. By developing and disseminating good practice, especially in the teaching and learning of Mathematics and Computing, all learners will benefit.
There is a calm, tolerant and supportive atmosphere in which talents are developed and weaknesses understood. The Christian spirituality of the school is reflected in curriculum, liturgy, prayer and practice. These important aspects of our community nurture students on their unique journey of faith.
The governing body and college leaders promote a shared vision and common purpose. College development planning, self-review and evaluation translate this vision into a process of continuous improvement.
Structured programmes for all students, a caring pastoral system and excellent facilities ensure that St. Mary’s remains a popular choice. The college environment is pleasant and well maintained. Classrooms and specialist areas enhance learning. Effective displays throughout the buildings celebrate the range and vigour of all aspects of school life. This range and vigour is further seen in the full programme of extra-curricular activities that enrich our students’ lives and further enhance the reputation of the college.
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