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2x Learning and Behaviour Mentors

Required September 2022
LG Scale 6 - 7

39 weeks per year (term time only)

37 hours per week, 08.30 - 16.30 Monday-Thursday & 08.30 - 16.00 Friday

Actual Salary £19,087 - £25,442 inclusive of Fringe Allowance

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32 ½ hours per week 08.30 - 15.30 5 days per week

Actual Salary £17,398 - £22,348 inclusive of Fringe Allowance

We are seeking to appoint two Learning and Behaviour Mentors, one working 37 hours per week and one working 32 ½ hours per week. The successful candidates will provide mentoring and support to students, working with key members of staff to draw up and implement an action plan for each student identified as requiring specific additional support. They will join a team of staff supporting students to access the curriculum in school.

The successful candidates would be expected to:

To work with a range of students but to give priority to those who need the most support, especially those experiencing multiple disadvantages.

Support identified students to access the social and academic curriculum appropriate to their needs and understanding.
To support all students entering or returning to school in order to identify those who required additional support overcoming issues relating to attendance, behaviour and those returning following a period of exclusion.
Support students with literacy, numeracy and behavioural needs across all year groups
Support students in small groups and on a one to one basis
Be able to work under direction and on own initiative

Information about the School

Mayflower High School is a happy, thriving and inclusive 11-18 comprehensive school which provides all students the opportunities with which to succeed. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references. An online check will be carried out on shortlisted applicants.

Staff development, at all levels, is very important with an extensive programme of professional development which offers a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their potential.

Further details are available on the school’s website at www.mayflowerhigh.essex.sch.uk. Please apply via the Application Form found under Vacancies and note that CVs alone are not acceptable.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.