Learning & Behaviour Mentor

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning and Behaviour Mentor.

The successful candidate should be able to work directly with identified individuals or groups of students to help overcome barriers to learning, improve behaviour and raise achievement;

The role will involve working closely with the Directors of Learning to support students daily around the school and classroom;

As the Learning and Behaviour Mentor you will help students to develop their approach and attitude to learning, which may involve working with students who have social, emotional or behavioural problems;

You will use innovative, creative and professional practice to engage and inspire students to learn;

Work with an identified cohort of pupils to remove barriers to their learning, liaising with staff and engaging parents to encourage their support;

Act as a first responder to incidents that occur during the school day, liaising with DoLs to update them on situations and provide necessary information for next steps.

Resilience and a sense of humour is essential.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Offer of employment is subject to safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance, pre-employment health check and references.