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Learning Mentor/Catch Up Facilitator
Fixed Term Contract
Required as soon as possible
We are looking for a Learning Mentor/Catch Up Facilitator. This is a new role within the academy. The facilitator will work alongside academic departments and the learning support team to identify and work with students for whom gaps in their learning have been identified. This is likely to be particularly necessary in addressing issues caused by the COVID 19 lockdown.
Work will consist of a variety of tasks including some or all of the following:
- Assessing students' needs in terms of catch up- specifically related to literacy and / or numeracy skills
- Planning content of support lessons in consultation with other staff
- Withdrawal lessons of small groups of students for basic literacy/numeracy support
- Individual withdrawal lessons for literacy/numeracy support
- Monitoring of students' progress
- Reporting of progress to achievement boards
- In class support for individuals or small groups if deemed necessary
This post will require the ability to quickly assess the needs of students and to establish clear programmes of study to facilitate improvement. There will be the need to work with a range of colleagues as well as independently.
Applicants also need to be educated to GCSE Grade C or above, or the equivalent.
The salary for this post is LGS Scale 4, Point 6, actual starting salary £13,569.82 per annum. The role is for 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, in addition a holiday entitlement of 5.3 weeks will be paid.
An application form and further details about the school and this post can be found on our website www.notleyhigh.com or by contacting Human Resources Department on 01376 556304 or 01376 556364, or via email at recruitment@notleyhigh.com
For a full job description and person specification please see our website.
North Essex Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
Closing date: Midday, Monday 2 November 2020
Interview date to be confirmed
Information about the School
At Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, we are an ambitious inclusive 11-19 mixed comprehensive school that places the journey of the child at the centre of everything we do - learning together and succeeding together to be the best that we can be.
Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.