Pupil Premium Mentor at Ormiston Bushfield Academy

Ormiston Bushfield Academy; Peterborough; In loco; GBP 21.000 - 25.000; Tempo pieno

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Local Government Pension Scheme

Health & well-being programmes

Employee benefits

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Ormiston Bushfield Academy invites applications for a Pupil Premium Mentor to support disadvantaged students in overcoming barriers to learning and engaging in school life.

The role involves mentoring sessions, day-to-day coordination of the mentoring programme, and building positive relationships with students to help them succeed. The position suits flexible, motivated individuals with strong IT and communication skills.

Competenze

• Passionate about supporting young people to achieve their best.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• High level of IT competence including Microsoft Word/Outlook/Excel.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workload.
• Able to relate well to young people and be flexible in responsibilities.

Mansioni

• Deliver mentoring sessions to identified disadvantaged pupils.
• Coordinate and administer the Academy's Pupil Premium mentoring programme.
• Develop positive relationships with students to support their academic and personal growth.

Conoscenze

Mentoring

Communication

IT skills

Organisational skills

Strumenti

Microsoft Word/Outlook/Excel

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About this Role

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more.

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

Here at Ormiston Bushfield Academy, we are seeking to appoint a Pupil Premium Mentor. This is an excitingopportunity to support disadvantaged students in overcoming barriers tolearning, achieving their academic potential, and fully engaging in schoollife.

This is a dynamic role, where every day is different. Thesuccessful candidate will deliver mentoring sessions to identifieddisadvantaged pupils and will be responsible for the day-to-day coordinationand administration of the Academy's Pupil Premium mentoring programme. Thesuccessful candidate will develop positive relationships with students, helpingto ensure that every young person can succeed.

This is an evolving role andas the needs of the Academy and its students continues to grow and evolve, theresponsibilities and scope of this role are likely to develop over time, soflexibility and a willingness to adapt will be key.

The working pattern for this position is Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm and Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm, working term-time plus one week (39 working weeks per year).

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their best
• Is positive and enthusiastic, with the ability to motivate and inspire students facing a range of challenges
• Has strong communication skills and is able to build positive working relationships with all stakeholders
• Has a high level of IT competence, including the use of Microsoft programmes e.g. Word/Outlook/Excel
• Has strong organisational skills and is able to manage their own workload
• Is able to relate well to young people
• Is flexible in their approach to the requirements of the post.

Please see the attached job description and personspecification for more information.

The Academy

Ormiston Bushfield Academyis a good school, conveniently located close to the Cambridgeshire,Northamptonshire & Lincolnshire borders, and benefits from excellent roadand rail links.

The Academy is continuing toexpand and due to its popularity and increasing student numbers, a new £6million wing was opened in September 2018. This extension is an addition to the £20.6 million state-of-the-art buildingthat was completed September 2012, giving every student the opportunity tolearn in an exciting and inspiring environment at an Academy that has beenrecognised for its high standards of inclusion. The Academy has continued tobuild on the successes of the last few years and achieved strong results atGCSE & A-Level in the summer.

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys...

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive

• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve

• Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities

• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefit.

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to join a well-established and supportive team at an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support, where staff are committed to raising attainment
• Development for staff through nationally recognised training courses
• Access to a range of resources and opportunities through our Academy Trust
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits
• Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling services

Closingdate for receipt of applications: Sunday 08 November 2026 Please note that the Academy withholds the right towithdraw the advert at any time, or interview suitable candidates before theclosing date.