Learning Mentor (Pastoral Coordinator & Behaviour Intervention)
Birkdale High School
Southport
- £26,421 - £29,777 pro rata
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 13 September 2024
Job overview
Job role: Learning Mentor (Pastoral Coordinator & Behaviour Intervention)
Closing Date: Friday 13 September 2024
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 16 September 2024 (OR EARLIER IF THE SCHOOL DECIDES TO INTERVIEW PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE)
Salary: B And F Scp 12-19 (£26,421 - £29,777 per annum pro-rata)
Contract type: Permanent (Term Time Only)
Start Date: September 2024
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 Behaviour and Attitudes. The post holder will support the pastoral team, including the Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour & Attitudes) and the Heads of Year.
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 exemplary behaviour 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.
Attached documents
About Birkdale High School
Birkdale High School is a non-denominational boys' secondary school in Southport, Merseyside. At its most recent inspection, there were 780 students aged 11-16 on the school roll.
The town of Southport is located on the coast of North West England and is one of the most popular seaside resorts in the UK. Birkdale High School is located alongside the grounds of Hillside Golf Club. The school has held academy status since 2012.
Headteacher
Gareth Banks
Values and vision
Birkdale High School is proud of its students and the ethos they embody: "aspire, thrive, succeed". Students are considered part of a learning community. Staff work with them to ensure maximum fulfilment of their abilities, whether their skills lie in the academic curriculum or in vocational areas. The secondary school strives to be an open and welcoming environment. Talented and dedicated staff work tirelessly to engage and challenge each and every child.
A varied programme of extra-curricular activities is offered to students to complement exam success. Activities range from jazz band to badminton, cooking club, hardware club, Christian club and reading club. The garden and wildlife club creates an environment where students can develop their social skills, practical skills and science skills.
Ofsted report
“Most recent academy progress data indicate that there will be further significant improvement at GCSE five A* to C including English and mathematics this year. Boys are making at least good progress and this was confirmed during the inspection through the observations of lessons and scrutiny of current work. Some boys, particularly the more able, are making outstanding progress.”
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