Learning Mentor

The job itself

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at The Hub School as a Learning Mentor. The successful applicant will be required to support students who are placed on alternative learning and vocational programmes at local colleges and training providers within the East Riding of Yorkshire region.

The working hours are from 08:30am to 16:30pm Monday to Thursday and 08:30 to 16:00pm on a Friday during the school term. You will also be paid for an additional 37 hours per year to attend team meetings and training and development that sits outside your normal working hours. Your actual salary will be £22,316.76 per annum, and this will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month.

If you are interested in working on a part time basis, please get in touch and we will be happy to explore this further with you.

Why choose us?

We offer specialist support for students with social, emotional and mental health needs and this is at the centre of everything we do. We support our students to accelerate their academic, social and emotional skills development and ultimately enable them to re-engage with learning. We have a strong supportive and dedicated team who collectively work with their allocated off-site provisions to ensure engagement in students learning. Our moto is work hard and be nice to people'. We are genuinely committed to our students and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive. We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don't hesitate to contact Kerry Mould via email MouldK@erhub.org.uk if you would like to visit or find out more.

What can we offer you?

Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy and a caring ethos in which everyone is valued and respected.

A programme of training and development and opportunities to train to be a teacher with the Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training should you be interested

Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working

Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling.

Financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchase, affordable loans and savings available through the Salary Finance Scheme

Membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme with benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual who has a good standard of education including numeracy and literacy at GCSE grade C/5 or equivalent, experience of working with Secondary-age students, the ability to relate effectively to students, their parents/carers and professionals working with them and the ability to visit the young people on placements which may be spread throughout the county. The nature if the role requires driving to various provisions to support students learning and therefore the use of a car is essential.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment.

How to Apply

The deadline for completed application forms is 10 th April 2024 at 9am.

Please find the application forms on the TEAL website https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/vacancies/6144-2/ in the supporting documents section and return to recruitment@theeducationalliance.org.uk

We will contact you once your application has been reviewed.