Lionheart Educational Trust
Job title:
Academic Mentor (Pupil Premium Focus)
Company:
Lionheart Educational Trust
Job description
Description:Academic Mentor – PP FocusAre you looking for a job where every day is different and you can make a real difference to pupils’ lives and education? Are you interested in working in education and would like to gain experience of working in a secondary school?The Cedars Academy is an 11 to 18 academy in Birstall, on the outskirts of Leicester. We believe in kindness, hard work and personal responsibility, and we work tirelessly to teach these values to our pupils. We have an incredibly warm and welcoming body of staff who are creating a brilliant school in the heart of our community. We are a school where staff can and do make a real difference in the lives of young people.We are currently looking to recruit a full time Academic Mentor (PP Focus) on a permanent contract to start as soon as possible.Reporting directly to our Vice Principal for Academic Progress, the role will identify and target students for intervention, including reading and writing intervention for Year 7 students. You will establish positive relationships with these pupils, and teach effective learning and revision strategies, including the use of learning resources. By supporting the learning, resilience and emotional well-being of these targeted pupils, it will encourage them to engage better with the mainstream curriculum and become successful independent learners.Based at The Cedars Academy in Birstall, Leicestershire and part of the Lionheart Educational Trust.37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus one week)Grade 9 point 19 FTE £27,858 (actual salary £23,836 pa)Interview date: As soon as possibleThis post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced disclosure and criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close applications and interview early if we receive a high volume of applicants.The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.Safeguarding Statement:The Cedars is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Expected salary
£27858 per year
Location
Leicester
Job date
Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:24:22 GMT
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