Senior Learning Mentor

Senior Learning Mentor – Becton School

Salary: NJC 27-31. Full time equivalent £35,745 - £39,186. Actual salary £31,895.00 -£34,965.00

Start Date: ASAP

Various locations in Sheffield, however the role will be mainly based at the Chapel House Site located in the Hillsborough Area of Sheffield before moving to Silverdale School to support our brand new post 16 provision.

Contract Type: Full Time (37 Hours per week)

Contract Term: Permanent

School Type: Hospital School (Working with pupils who are in-patients in a Sheffield Hospital or with pupils deemed too unwell to attend school). Post 16 provision is for academically able pupils with an EHCP.

Application Closing Date: 9am Monday 8th January 2024

Interview Date: W/C 15th January 2024

Due to the expansion of Becton School we are looking to recruit a Senior Learning Mentor to lead a team of mentors and to support pupils located at our new post 16 provision opening in September 2024.

This provision will provide education for pupils with EHCPs that are capable of studying A Levels. The provision will be jointly provided by Becton School, who will support the pupil in terms of SEND needs and pastoral care and Silverdale School who will provide the academic qualifications.

·        Do you have the highest expectations and aspirations for every child and young person to be “the best they can be”?

·        Are you looking for a creative and diverse role within a dynamic and flexible team?

·        Are you excited by all of the opportunities, challenges and rewards of working with children and young people with complex Medical Needs and pupils with EHCPs?

Then Becton School may be exactly what you are looking for…

Becton School provides hospital education within Sheffield and is part of Nexus Multi-Academy Trust. Every day we make a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community, all of whom have some form of medical need. These vary from chronic and complex Mental Health Disorders through to a wide variety of Acute Medical Conditions. We are proud of our great reputation with children and families, other professionals, other agencies and Sheffield Local Authority.

Our shared vision for Nexus Multi-Academy Trust is that we are constantly "Learning together, to be the best we can be". This vision is what we aspire for and is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young people and their families. We are fully committed to partnerships and all of the educational benefits of collaborative working. You can find out more at: www.nexusmat.org

The students at Becton School have often missed a large part of their education for a variety of reasons. Although we know we cannot change their past experiences, we can work together to transform their futures. The students are at the heart of everything we do and we strongly believe it is our responsibility to provide a place where everyone feels welcome, safe, secure and highly valued. We are also proud to work in close partnership with parents and carers to ensure our children and young people develop skills for life. We are here to ensure that every single student has the best opportunities to flourish through personalised learning.

We are currently looking to appoint a highly skilled and passionate Learning Mentor with a drive for supporting children’s education regardless of their needs. You will need strong child-centred values, resilience and a proven ability to deliver exceptional learning experiences for all our students.

Applications are welcome from candidates in all educational settings (including in mainstream settings) and who can demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit Becton School to find out more information. For an informal conversation about the vacancy or to arrange a visit please contact Mel Kilner Headteacher, on 0114 3053121 or email mkilner@nexusmat.org.

CVs will not be accepted.

Nexus Multi-Academy Trust and Becton School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer: we are committed to promoting diversity and we want a workforce which reflects our local communities.