Literacy Mentor

About the role

We are looking for an excellent Literacy Mentor to join our team at Malcolm Arnold Academy. As the school's Literacy Mentor, you will support the learning and achievement of students with specific literacy needs in a supportive, inclusive environment.

• The learning and achievement of students with specific literacy needs
• Ensuring equality of opportunity for all and being accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct.
• Delivering lessons and literacy interventions to groups or individual students.
• Leading literacy intervention meetings as required.
• Promoting development and learning (physical, emotional, educational, social).
• Providing a first point of contact with students, families, external agencies, and universities.
• Gathering information from colleagues and meeting families and staff as appropriate.
• Preparing reports and being responsible for marking and assessment of students' work.
• Being creative in the planning and preparation of activities for literacy interventions.
• Assisting with the delivery of local and national initiatives.
• Having familiarity with all relevant statements of special educational needs.
• Fostering growth, self‑esteem, and independence.
• Observing and recording development of students.
• Having a clear understanding of the needs of the pupils you tutor, including those with special educational needs, EAL, SEND, and being able to use teaching approaches to effectively support them.

• A colleague who is committed to their professional development.
• Excellent people skills and the ability to inspire confidence, trust and respect amongst staff, students, and families.
• A colleague who will contribute to the team and school life.
• A colleague who insists on impeccable standards and has the highest expectations for our students.
• The ability to quickly establish positive relationships with pupils and families.
• Experience of working with individuals or groups of students.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.

• NJC 9, FTE £27,254 per annum (£23,939.32 pro‑rata term time)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform:
  Health & Wellbeing Programme – Cycle to Work Scheme

Permanent, 39 weeks per year, 37 hours per week

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre‑employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.