Alternative Provision Mentor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Boston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing programme

Awards and recognition scheme

Flexible working patterns

Benefits platform

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Thomas Middlecott Academy, part of the David Ross Education Trust, is seeking a permanent mentoring post to support Years 7–11 pupils flagged as at risk. You will work with the school and external agencies to address behaviour, wellbeing, engagement and attendance, providing targeted support during term time (37 hours per week across 39 weeks).

A driving licence and access to a vehicle are needed; enhanced DBS checks and vetting are part of the eligibility process.

Qualifications

• GCSE/NVQ2 in English and Maths.
• Two A-levels or Level 3 equivalent.
• Professional qualification relevant to mentoring/education.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for pupils at risk.
• Coordinate support with the school and external agencies.
• Address behaviour, wellbeing, engagement and attendance barriers.
• Support sustainable changes in pupils' attitudes to school and learning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Two A-levels or Level 3

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Permanent mentoring post at Thomas Middlecott Academy, part of the David Ross Education Trust, supporting students in Years 7 to 11. The role gives targeted support to pupils flagged as at risk, working with the school and other agencies on behaviour, engagement, attendance and wellbeing. It is term time only, 37 hours a week over 39 weeks. A driving licence, business insurance and access to a vehicle are needed, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Targeted support for pupils identified as at risk
• Coordinating support with the school and other agencies
• Addressing behaviour, well-being, engagement, attitude and attendance barriersBringing about sustainable change in pupils' behaviour and attitudes to school and learning
• Supporting pupils' social, emotional and mental health needs

Qualifications

• GCSE or NVQ level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths
• 2 A-levels or Level 3 equivalent
• Professional qualification relevant to the post, such as social work, teaching, mentoring or youth work

Experience

• Experience of working with children or young adults in an education setting

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work across challenging issues and with parents/carers, students, staff and the wider community

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Social media presence check
• Willingness to undergo vetting appropriate to the post
• Driving licence
• Business insurance and access to a vehicle

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to education leaders
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Awards and recognition scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits platform
• Cycle to Work scheme