Academic Mentor – Plumstead Manor School

Job title:

Academic Mentor – Plumstead Manor School

Company

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Job description

Ref 064 Academic Mentor (in Pathways Provision)Scale 4 £24,281 to Scale 6 £28,701 per annum depending on experience35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time only plus 1 week).Plumstead Manor is a thriving and popular secondary school located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Ours is vibrant, diverse and inclusive school with over 60 languages spoken across our community. The foundation of our vision and purpose is to offer excellence to all our young people, based on four clear values which underpin all our work – pride, ambition, respect and togetherness. Our recipe for success is based on high quality teaching and academic rigour, blended with the highest expectations, support and guidance. This creates the safe and happy environment which young people need to thrive and flourish.Pathways is our internal provision offering support, intervention and a tailored curriculum to young people who are vulnerable and in danger of suspension or exclusion. Housed within a dedicated suite of rooms, students are offered a supportive environment where the same high standards expected in the wider school community are maintained. Blending a programme of graduated support with an academic curriculum, Pathways offers a flexible and personalised provision for young people across Key Stage 3 and 4. Our work in this respect is pioneering, and is used as a model by many other schools in our area.We are looking for an outstanding practitioner to be an academic learning mentor within this process. The role will involve promoting high expectation for both behaviour and academic achievement. You will support the delivery of a tailored curriculum which will meet the needs of vulnerable learners. You will also help to deliver a suite of graduated ‘early help’ interventions to address social, emotional and behavioural needs.You will need to:

• be familiar with best practice in teaching students with specific learning and special educational needs, or who pose behavioural challenges.
• be able to liaise with a range of staff across the school, and to disseminate best practice to them.
• be able to maintain accurate and confidential documentation.
• build good links with other professionals and outside agencies

We can offer you:

• a vibrant, happy and diverse community
• a school with a firm commitment to an inclusive ethos
• excellent professional development and guidance
• a whole school commitment to providing excellence for all

The closing date for this post is Tuesday 24 September at noonTo Apply please visit our website and apply online. Alternatively, contact the HR Team 020 3260 3123We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.References will automatically be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to be DBS checked prior to taking up post.For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Janet Tarling; Janet.tarling@plumsteadmanor.com 020 3260 3111If you require any assistance in viewing or accessing this opportunity, please contact or call 020-8921-8977Related informationPlease read any attached documents before applying for this jobFile size: 229.78 KBExternal linkAt the Royal Borough of Greenwich we believe children should enjoy their childhoods, and we are determined to apply child-centred best practice in everything that we do.We have opportunities for Social Workers to join our Permanence and Safeguarding Service, including our MASH team (Multi- Agency and Safeguarding Hub).Social Work – Health & Adult ServicesOur people are important to us. We believe in a 21st century adult health and social care that makes the best use of people’s strengths and resources to ensure our residents, and our workforce, thrive.

Expected salary

£24281 – 28701 per year

Location

Greenwich, South East London

Job date

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 02:39:29 GMT

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