Engagement Mentor

KINGSMEAD SCHOOL; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

KINGSmead School in Derby is seeking an Engagement Mentor to join our Student Support department. The role focuses on engaging pupils, supporting those with social and emotional needs, and contributing to a positive school culture.

The post emphasizes collaboration with a broad care network and a commitment to safeguarding, with opportunities for professional development and progression within the Kingsmead Trust.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4–9 (A–C) or equivalent.
• Safeguarding Training Level 2 (or equivalent).
• Experience supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Engage and enthuse pupils and work with a diverse team of professionals.
• Support pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties to enable success.
• Adhere to safeguarding and child welfare procedures and references.

Skills

Behaviour support

Restorative practices

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

GCSE Maths & English (grade 4-9)

Safeguarding Training Level 2

Job description

Engagement Mentor

Location: Derby, Derbyshire

Salary: £33,143.00 - £36,363.00

Contract Type: Permanent

Employer: Kingsmead School

Details

• Contract term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
• Pay grade: Schools Support Staff NJC | NJC21 - NJC25
• Department: Student Support
• Key stage: Not Applicable
• Hours: 37.00 per week / 40.000 per year
• Visa sponsorship: No

Your Role

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, ambitious and inspirational colleague to join our established Kingsmead School.

This post is integral to our school and plays an important role in enhancing the opportunities for young people. This post would suit a passionate and motivated colleague who is experienced in working successfully with children with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs to ensure their success.

As an Engagement Mentor you will need to share our commitment, vision and values. The Respect Collaboration Trust is not only changing but also growing. As a result, this could lead to further progression opportunities within our schools over time.

The successful candidate will be able to engage and enthuse our pupils and work collaboratively within a diverse team of professionals from across the education and wider care landscape. Our mantra "we never give up" and "great today, better tomorrow" underpins our approach to working with pupils and guides our values. This is a fundamental part of the Respect Collaboration Trust vision so it is important that the successful candidate can fully embrace and embody this philosophy.

We understand that our staff team are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and cooperation with a high regard for personal and professional development. If you feel that you have the ability and drive to enable our students to reach their full potential, joining our school also offers many personal benefits including:

• A committed and passionate staff team
• A strong commitment to your continuing professional development and training opportunities
• Being part of a highly regarded, highly supportive and ambitious school/trust
• Regular well-being support
• A supportive environment where your talents will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded

We firmly believe in giving pupils the tools to manage their own attitudes to their education and learning experiences, progress and behaviour. We provide positive reference points for pupils to reflect upon and grow from. We believe in establishing strong and supportive relationships with parents and carers, recognising the power of a 'team around the child' as another important factor in pupils' success during their time with us.

The Respect Collaboration Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other vetting procedures including the provision of two good references.

We may undertake an online check for shortlisted candidates.

The advertised salary does not include a pending salary uplift which is to be applied at a later date, more details on this can be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent ( essential)
• Safeguarding Training level 2 (or equivalent) ( desirable)

Skills, Abilities, Knowledge and Experience

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to support pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties ( essential)
• Ability to support pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties ( essential)
• Knowledge and understanding of the reasons for disaffection in young people ( essential)
• Working knowledge of a range of strategies to develop the behavioural, emotional and social skills of children and young people ( essential)
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures, with particular reference to more vulnerable pupils
• Knowledge of restorative practices

Experience

• Successful interventions with children exhibiting challenging behaviour ( essential)
• Working with a range of agencies to provide support for young people and of attending multi-agency meetings ( essential)
• Completing individual pupil & other appropriate risk assessments

Experience/Knowledge

• Track record of building effective relationships with pupils, parents/carers to bring about positive change

Personal Attributes

• Adaptable, flexible & resilient ( essential)
• Able to recognise when to praise members of the team and also when to challenge underperformance ( essential)
• Flexibility to adapt to changing and new organisational challenges ( essential)
• Diplomatic and confident ( essential)
• Organised and methodical approach work