Lead Learning Mentor

Ashington Academy is part of the North East Learning Trust and is seeking to appoint a Lead Learning Mentor to join our dedicated team. 

At Ashington Academy, we aim to provide opportunities to enable all students to learn and make lifelong friendships in a caring, supportive environment. In becoming successful learners, we want all our students to develop a love of learning, to recognise that learning is a lifelong activity and that the skills they acquire and develop are transferrable. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed member of staff to join our team in providing high quality learning support and guidance to our students. A key part of this role is to challenge, motivate and inspire young people to achieve their potential and help them overcome any barriers to learning.

Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day. 

We are committed to:

·        A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students

·        A positive and caring ethos

·        An excellent learning environment and resources

·        A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued

We will offer you:

·        National Terms and Conditions of Employment

·         Local Government Pension Scheme

·        Generous holiday entitlement of 32 days, plus bank holidays

·        Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing

·        Lifestyle Savings – range of discounts from top retail brands

·        Discounted gym membership

·        24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal

The successful candidate will:

·        Hold a Level 3 qualification in appropriate area (or equivalent).

·        Have experience of working with secondary age children in/out of school

·        Be proactive and self-motivated.

·        Have a flexible approach to work.

Deadline: Monday 9 December 2024

Interviews taking place week commencing 16 December 2024

How to apply:

Application packs can be downloaded from our website.

Application forms should be returned to kerry.gibson@ashingtonacademy.co.uk or by post to Kerry Gibson, Support Services Manager, Ashington Academy, Green Lane, Ashington, NE63 8DH. You can, if you wish, submit a covering letter to support your application; please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education” and the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy which is available on our website.