School Engagement Mentor

Ormiston Latimer Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ormiston Latimer Academy in London is seeking a School Engagement Mentor to lead the Violence Reduction Unit mentoring programme, guiding vulnerable pupils aged 13-16 toward positive engagement. You will deliver 1:1 and small group mentoring, build trusted relationships with pupils, families and external agencies, and support transitions into further education, training or employment.

Join a dedicated team committed to improving life chances and developing resilience, attendance and behaviour

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring, coaching or youth work with pupils in Alternative Provision or similar settings.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
• Capable of managing a caseload and recording impact of your work.

Responsibilities

• Lead 1:1 and small group VRU mentoring with vulnerable pupils aged 13-16.
• Collaborate with academy staff, families and external agencies to support transitions.
• Help pupils improve attendance, behaviour and resilience for continued education or employment.

Skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Youth work

Empathy

Job description

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.

At Ormiston Latimer Academy and Ormiston Beachcroft Academy, we believe every young person deserves the chance to thrive, whatever challenges they face. As a School Engagement Mentor, you will lead our Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) mentoring programme, working directly with vulnerable pupils aged 13-16 who are at risk of disengaging from education and becoming NEET.

Through 1:1 and small group mentoring, you will help pupils rebuild their confidence, improve their attendance and behaviour, and develop the resilience and employability skills they need to succeed. You will work closely with academy staff, families and external agencies to support successful transitions into further education, training or employment, and play a key role in shaping the ongoing development of the mentoring programme across both academies.

Why you?

You are passionate about improving the life chances of vulnerable young people and have experience mentoring, coaching or working with pupils in Alternative Provision, PRUs or similar settings. You build trusted relationships with pupils, families and professionals through strong communication, empathy and emotional intelligence, and you know how to tailor your approach to individual needs.

You will have:

• Experience working with young people facing disengagement, behavioural difficulties or safeguarding concerns
• A track record of mentoring, coaching or youth work, ideally in Alternative Provision, PRUs or a similar setting
• The ability to manage a caseload, maintain accurate records and evaluate the impact of your work
• A collaborative approach, working confidently with pastoral teams, SEND staff, families and external agencies

About the Academy

Located in Kensington & Chelsea, Ormiston Latimer Academy provides a caring environment based on integrity, mutual respect, and understanding. It seeks to reignite passion in education and aspiration. Each learner is treated as an individual and is supported to develop within an environment that develops a love of learning and the ability to create social and emotional skills fit for the world outside of education.

The main provision at Latimer is for secondary learners, but we have primary provision on site, along with a managed intervention centre and outreach service. Our learners are at risk of or have been excluded from mainstream settings.

We believe that success for our young people comes because of our specialist approach; we are interested in activities that develop all young people’s capabilities; their potential for employability; their ability to have successful healthy relationships; their ability to make safe life choices, enhancing their quality of life and the realisation of their aspirations.

Why Ormiston?

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 benefits

We value the contribution of every colleague and offer a range of benefits designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance. Benefits include automatic pay progression, a generous pension scheme, wellbeing support, exclusive discounts, Blue Light Card access and our cycle-to-work scheme.

Ready to Make a Difference?