Sixth Form Learning Mentor - Chesham Grammar School

Overview

Start date: as soon as possible

Term time only

Salary Type: Bucks pay

Salary details: Range 3 (ISN16-20) FTE £24,310-£26,295 / pro rata £16,299 - £17,630 (due to be increased in April 2024)

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Closing date: 15/04/2024 12:00

Interviews to be held: Thursday 18 April 2024

About us

www.cheshamgrammar.org

About the role

We are looking for a Sixth Form Learning Mentor to join our dedicated team of staff who guide and support our A-level students. The role involves supporting individual and small groups of students, specifically helping them adapt to independent study at A-level. The successful candidate will develop independent study programmes for students working alongside teachers and the Sixth Form team and under the guidance of the Director of Sixth Form. The role would be suitable for either a recent graduate looking to gain experience of working with young people or a more experienced individual looking to widen their expertise.
We have a flourishing Sixth Form led by our Director of Sixth Form. Please have a look at our website for further information. Chesham Grammar School / Sixth Form

About you

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Maths and English to at least GCSE Grade C or equivalent
Degree qualification (desirable)

EXPERIENCE
Experience of working with young adults
Experience of working within a school environment
IT competency
Knowledge of the VESPA model and experience in a range of practices that support a child’s progress

PERSONAL SKILLS AND QUALITIES
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
A passion for student wellbeing and providing academic support
Up to date knowledge of best practice in a school environment
The ability to work independently and use initiative
The ability to work as part of a team
A personal commitment to professional development and the updating of job related skills
Willing to be flexible and adaptable
Working to tight deadlines
Good sense of humour (desirable)

Other information

Visits to the school are welcome. To arrange a visit please ring our HR Department tel: 01494 782854 or email recruitment@redkiteschoolstrust.org.
Further details about Chesham Grammar School can be found on our website www.cheshamgrammar.org
Please send completed application forms to recruitment@redkiteschoolstrust.org.
If you wish to apply for the role, please complete an application form which can be found on our website www.cheshamgrammar.org / join us / staff vacancies

Red Kite Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
• All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance or Ministry of Justice (MOJ) guidance (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.