Learning Mentor
Prendergast Ladywell School
Lewisham
- £28,001 - £28,945 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Scale 6 (point 18 - 20) £32,418 - £33,510 pro-rata
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 16 October 2023
Job overview
We wish to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic person to join our Inclusion Team. You will play a key role in our Learning Mentor programme of intensive support for targeted students. Mentors are responsible for delivering 1:1 and small group interventions with students to significantly improve their behaviour (both social and learning), progress and attendance.
You will understand and implement the school’s Behaviour policy which will include operating the On Call system, issuing rewards and sanctions, investigating incidents that may arise within the school, taking statements from students and responding to staff accounts of incidents.
You will also be responsible for supervising students excluded from, or not working to, a normal timetable.
The successful candidate will have:
- experience of working with young people who display challenging behaviour and the ability to motivate and encourage students;
- experience of resolving conflict and facilitating mediation between young people;
- well-developed interpersonal skills to be able to relate well to a wide range of people including students, staff, parents/carers and external professionals;
- an understanding of the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues affecting children and young people;
- the ability to work constructively independently and as part of a team;
- knowledge of current child protection and safeguarding practice;
- be self-motivated, enthusiastic, creative and adaptable;
- good ICT skills including using email and database systems.
Hours: 35 hours a week, 39 weeks a year (term time only plus 5 INSET days)
Prendergast Ladywell School is part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools; we believe that all our students can achieve excellence and that they deserve the very best teachers and resources to reach their potential. Our caring environment values achievement and we insist on tolerance and mutual respect.
You will have the opportunity to work with a forward thinking school leadership team. We provide a comprehensive and supportive induction programme for all new members of staff. You will also have access to a rich and varied CPD programme within the school and across the Federation.
If you are someone who puts students first, and is prepared to go the extra mile for every one of our students, then we want to hear from you.
To apply, please click here.
Closing Date: 9:30am on Monday 16 October 2023
Interviews: Thursday 19 October 2023
Please note CVs are not accepted.
The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.
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About Prendergast Ladywell School
Welcome to Prendergast Ladywell School: Shape Futures, Build Community
We are a thriving coeducational all-through school in Lewisham, nurturing students from Reception through to GCSE. At Prendergast Ladywell, we believe in providing an outstanding education within a safe, supportive, and truly inclusive learning environment where every young person is empowered to achieve excellence.
Our CARES Values: More Than Words, They're Our Way of Life.
Our core values – Community, Ambition, Resilience, Effort, and Success (CARES) – underpin everything we do. As a member of our staff, you'll find these values woven into the fabric of our daily work:
● Community: Fostering strong, compassionate relationships built on equity and mutual respect among students, staff, and families.
● Ambition: Inspiring high aspirations for all, both academically and personally, and providing the pathways to achieve them.
● Resilience: Cultivating the strength to overcome challenges, learn from experiences, and embrace continuous growth.
● Effort: Celebrating hard work and dedication as the foundation for learning and achievement.
● Success: Recognising and celebrating the diverse achievements of every individual, ensuring all students can 'Achieve Excellence'.
Exceptional Education, Collaborative Spirit.
We are committed to delivering high-quality teaching and an enjoyable, challenging curriculum that goes beyond the classroom. Our wide range of enrichment activities complements our academic rigour, fostering creativity and critical thinking. We believe our students' progress and growing achievements are a testament to our reflective and committed teachers and support staff, who lead by example and inspire a genuine love of learning and a drive for excellence.
Part of a Supportive Federation.
As a proud member of the Leathersellers' Federation of Schools, Prendergast Ladywell benefits from a robust network of shared resources, expertise, and extensive professional development opportunities. This strong collegiate environment provides immense scope for growth and collaboration for all our staff.
Why Choose Prendergast Ladywell?
If you are a dedicated professional seeking an inclusive, supportive, and academically ambitious environment, Prendergast Ladywell offers a truly rewarding career. We believe every member of our staff is vital to our mission of nurturing young minds from their early years through to adulthood. Join a close-knit community where your commitment is genuinely valued, and your skills are integral to helping every student 'Achieve Excellence'.
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