Pastoral Support And Learning Mentor, Brighton

Pastoral Support and Learning Mentor

A fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, positive and forward-thinking individual to make a real difference to the life chances of young people.

We are looking for dynamic, child centred applicants for this key position within in our Inclusion Team.

As a Pastoral Support and Learning Mentor you will be providing Pastoral Support across the school and acting as a role model for student behaviour.  The successful candidate will also be required to work at our on-site alternative provision hub, supporting and enabling students with behavioural needs to reach their full potential. On occasions you will be expected to deal with students who have emotional, social and behavioural needs in our C.A.L.M Department (Centre for Alternative Learning and Mentoring).  It would be desirable for the successful candidate to have experience of working with young people struggling to manage their mental health.

Salary Scale for this role: LGA Scale 5 Point 13 (£26,873 full time equivalent), Actual Salary £24,474per annum.  Working hours are:  37 hours per week 8am-4pm Monday-Thursday and 8am-3.30pm Friday, time only, paid for 47.36 weeks per year.

Located on the outskirts of Brighton, Patcham High is vibrant, proud and successful. We have an unshakeable faith in the power of education and want the very best for all our students. The school is values driven and inclusion sits at the centre of all that we do. We do not turn our back on any child.

In joining Patcham High, you will find a creative and supportive culture within a school that is hugely aspirational. We place great importance on positive relationships, teamwork and a can do attitude. We believe that we are at the cutting edge and, with exciting challenges ahead, this is a fantastic time to join the school.

We welcome applications from individuals who are determined to make a difference.

To apply please download and complete the application form from our website https://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/schoolinformation/vacancies/   and email to the Headteacher’s PA, Elise Holmes eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk  If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit please contact Mrs Holmes, either by email or by telephone (01273 543484).

Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. 

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We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.  We are open to flexible working.

We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date.*

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The closing date for applications: Friday 2^nd February 2024 at 12 noon*

Interviews will be held soon after closing date.