Learning Mentor (Maternity Cover)

Ref: SCH-VAT-0235 13 day(s) remaining

Establishment: St Pauls CE Primary School Location: Salford Salary: 33366.00 - 37035.00 Department: Educational Support Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 06/12/2024 12:00 Interview Date: 11/12/2024 Start Date: 06/01/2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/08/2025) Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 44.600 Pay Grade: NJC | SCP23 - SCP27

The Role

St Paul's CE Primary School is part of Vantage CE Academies Trust which was set up in 2012 and is one of 10 schools across Manchester, Trafford, Salford, Bolton and Knowsley. It is a place of learning where all are inspired to achieve together.

At the heart of our vision is a shared curriculum and approach to teaching and learning across our schools. The International Primary Curriculum and its eight learning goals are deeply embedded across all our academies – providing both rigour and internationally recognised standards for all pupils. The goals, which are shared by everyone in our schools, are:

Resilient
Ethical
Communicator
Collaborator
Thinker
Adaptable
Empathetic
Respectful

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Learning Mentor (Maternity Cover) who has:

The ability to engage constructively with, and build working relationships with, a wide range of young people and their families
The ability to work effectively as part of a team with teaching staff and outside agencies
The experience of supporting students with mental health, social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
A willingness to manage your own time effectively, work flexibly and use their own initiative

In response, we can offer successful candidates:

· An inclusive and diverse school community

· Friendly, motivated, committed and highly skilled staff

· Opportunities to work with colleagues from across Vantage Academy Trust

· A firm commitment to your professional development A supportive Leadership team

· A strong focus on staff wellbeing and offer an extensive staff benefits package

Informal visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office on 0161 850 2455 if you would like an appointment to look around.

Actual salary £28,571 per annum Term Time Only plus 5 INSET Days.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to safer recruitment procedures including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

References will be requested prior to interview.

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
Good qualifications in both English and Maths		Essential
Inclusion/pastoral qualification		Desirable
NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in relevant discipline or willingness to work towards		Essential

Skills

Personal Attributes
Committed	Essential
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students	Essential
Strong persuasive, influencing and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently at all levels	Essential
Team-player, personable, emotionally intelligent	Essential
People focussed; ability to build good relationships, a sense of humour.	Essential
Experience
Ability to use their own initiative and have a positive attitude towards the school ethos as well as be adaptable in situations	Essential
Proven success of improving student outcomes within a school	Desirable
Relevant Experience
Experience of working with children with SEND/ additional needs	Essential
Relevant Skills
Ability to work under supervision, as a member of a team and individually	Essential
Effective behaviour management skills	Essential
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Highly effective organisational skills	Essential
Personal Qualities
Sense of Humour	Essential
A proven track record of good attendance	Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues and procedures	Essential
Experience in working in a similar role and environment	Desirable