Learning Engagement Mentor
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: Hastings, East Sussex
Salary: Ark Outside London Support Scale 6, Pay Points 12-19: £24,496 to £27,852 (pro rata)
Actual salary: £20,978.13 - £23,852.17 per annum
Hours: 36 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year)
Contract: Fixed until 21 July 2023 due to funding
Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 20 February 2023 - The school reserves the right to close this advert early and interviews may take place before the advertised closing date. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early for this role to avoid disappointment.
Would you like to be instrumental in addressing the needs of our students and help remove barriers to their progress and development?
This is an opportunity to join our hard-working, dedicated team in our growing academy. As a Learning Engagement Mentor, the successful candidate will enhance student learning and progress through supporting the pastoral care of students and secure excellent behaviour in and around the academy.
We need someone who is proactive, has excellent communication skills, is experienced in establishing successful learning relationships with young people and adults and has a genuine passion for and belief in the potential of every student. The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure in a busy environment is essential.
To find out more about the role and responsibilities, please read the job description and person specification within the information pack which you can download from here.
About us:
Ark Alexandra is a two-campus secondary academy with a Sixth Form provision in Hastings, East Sussex. As a Church of England school, our values of faith, excellence and kindness underpin our ethos, culture and behaviour. We have an inclusive admissions policy that welcomes, without preference, students of all faith and none. Our vision is to create a truly great school for the young people in Hastings. We believe that everyone deserves to be accepted, included, and empowered to live a purposeful and fulfilling life.
Our school is the largest secondary school with 6th Form provision in the Ark network. Ark is an international charity and multi-academy trust, with a network of 39 schools across the country. Ventures that Ark develop and support are tackling some of the most challenging problems facing young people, both in the UK and around the world.
What we offer you:
We offer health benefits such as a subsidised gym membership, Healthcare Cashplan, Cycle to Work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme or if you prefer retail therapy, staff discounts (online and in-store) via instant vouchers or reloadable gift cards from the Ark Rewards scheme. Benefits of being part of the Ark network include twice as many training days as standard.
We’re looking for an individual who:
· Is a team player that can work collaboratively as well as using their own initiative
· Has a helpful, positive and patient nature
· Can be resilient, calm and professional under pressure
· Has a flexible attitude towards work
How to apply:
Please click 'apply' on the website you are visiting or go to www.arkalexandra.org/vacancies
If you’re interested in further information about our school, please visit our website – www.arkalexandra.org
If you have any questions after reading the job description and person specification, then please feel free to get in touch by email: ALEHR@arkalexandra.org
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.