Behaviour Mentor

Application closing date

24/05/2023

Working Pattern

As specified

Salary

Grade G, £28,900 - £32,020 a year pro rata

Contractual hours

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Basis

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Job category/type

School Support

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Job description

Directorate: People Services

Hours: 37 hours a week, 40 weeks a year

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: The Kingsmead School

Required from September 2023 (or as soon as possible)

We are seeking to appoint two dynamic, ambitious and inspirational colleague to join our well regarded and ambitious schools.

One post will be based at our Castle School and the other will be based at Bridge Street School. Colleagues shortlisted for interview will be invited to express a preference. However, the appointing panel will place colleagues in the context they feel is a best match of skills, personal qualities and experiences.

This post is integral to our school and plays an important role in enhancing the opportunities for young people. This post would suit a passionate and motivated colleague who is experienced in working successfully with pupils, and finding innovative ways of maximising the potential of children with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs to ensure high levels of personal development and high levels of academic success.

As a learning/behaviour mentor you will need to share our commitment and vision and thrive as part of a team of likeminded colleagues. Our collection of schools is not only changing but also growing. As a result, this could lead to further progression opportunities within our schools over time.

The successful candidate will be able to engage and enthuse our pupils and work cooperatively within a diverse team of professionals from across the education and wider care landscape. Our mantra “we never give up” underpins our approach to working with pupils and guides and underpins our values. This is a fundamental part of all our school’s vision so it is important that the successful candidate can fully embrace and embody this philosophy.

We understand that our staff team are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and cooperation with a high regard for personal and professional development. If you feel that you have the ability and drive to enable our students to reach their full potential, joining our school also offers many personal benefits including:

• A committed and passionate staff team
• A strong commitment to your continuing professional development and training opportunities
• A committed and passionate staff team
• Being part of a highly regarded, highly supportive and ambitious school/federation
• Regular well-being support
• a supportive environment where your talents will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded

All schools within the Respect Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other vetting procedures including the provision of two good references.

For further details, please view the attached documents or visit our website https://www.kingsmead.derby.sch.uk

If you are interested in the post, please complete the downloadable application form and write no more than 2 sides of A4 on how your skills, experiences and personal qualities make you suitable for this role. Send application forms to Sharon Barker at The Kingsmead School, Bridge Street, Derby, DE1 3LB Telephone 01332 973830, email s.barker@kingsmead.derby.sch.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all our students as our number one priority. This includes a commitment to robust Recruitment, Selection and Induction procedures.

All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job. For reasons connected with a particular need of the Council it may be appropriate, subject to approval, to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade.

Quick Tip! Remember to align your personal statement to the Essential Criteria in the Person Specification

The closing date for this vacancy is 24th May 2023 at 9am. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held on 9th June 2023.