Children & Young People's Support Mentor

2 weeks ago


South Heath Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Buckinghamshire Council Full time

Sixth Form Academic Mentor & Attendance Support - The Misbourne School
We are looking to appoint a Sixth Form Academic Mentor & Attendance Support to assist our growing Sixth Form students both academically and pastorally.
This role will also include 1 day a week supporting the whole-school Attendance Officer.
Term time only
Contract type: Permanent
5 hours paid per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time, plus 1 week)
We believe that through clarity of vision, collaboration and dedication, we can achieve great things for our young people and for the staff who join us on our journey.
A key part of our plan for education is to ensure children become valuable and fully-rounded members of society who treat others with respect and tolerance, regardless of background.
We have a rich course offer to choose from, including academic and vocational subjects, we work with students to look at the best combinations of subjects for them and their future aspirations. All students will have the opportunity to work towards our unique STEP Award, which supports students overall development, and ensures they have the wider skills for life beyond The Misbourne. In addition we offer the Duke of Edinburgh Award, an Extended Project Qualification and student leadership positions. Preparation for employment is an integral part of everything we do at The Misbourne and we are proud to be a Careers Hub Lead School, and as such have outstanding careers provision.
Passionate about working with young people and the importance of education?
Able to relate to young people and support them to become independent, ambitious learners?
Someone with good communication, interpersonal and IT skills?
Passionate about reading, for education and for lifelong learning?
Possibly thinking about a career in teaching?
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who may be considering a career in supporting academic and pastoral progress. You may also be interested in progressing to a career in teaching but looking to first gain experience in schools. Training will be provided so no prior experience is necessary within a school setting although this would be advantageous.
Your main responsibility will be to work with and support our sixth form students tracking and monitoring academic progress as well as providing advice and guidance. You will be implementing relevant interventions as per the Sixth Form policy in order for students to overcome barriers to learning and utilising available resources as necessary.
You will demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence, being able to operate as a supportive mentor whilst also helping to ensure that students meet our high expectations. As part of this there will need to be strong relationships built with the families to ensure the student is fully supported.
There will be essential administrative duties to support the 6th Form team and the Attendance Officer. We are an 11-18 Academy in the picturesque village of Great Missenden in the heart of the Chilterns. a team who are striving to help each student flourish both academically and personally. Excerpts from our pleasing 2022 Ofsted inspection include:
Pupils told inspectors that the clear and fair behaviour system helps them to behave well.
Relationships between staff and pupils are strong.
Pupils' conduct around the school is orderly and calm.
Pastoral care puts the child at the heart of everything the school does
We take an evidence-informed approach to school improvement, only implementing what we feel will make the biggest difference to the lives and outcomes of our young people, being mindful of staff workload and well-being. Our Wellbee survey results place The Misbourne in the top 10% of schools for staff peer support, and top 20% for managing staff workload. The unwavering support of teachers and leaders in ensuring the highest possible standards of student behaviour.
- A team who will help to guide your development and ensure that you are fully supported in every aspect of your work
- A flexible PPA that you can take at home every fortnight.
- An evidence-informed approach to school improvement, only implementing what we feel will make the biggest difference to the lives and outcomes of our young people, being mindful of staff workload.
- An academy that puts wellbeing at the top of their priorities
- Visits to the school are warmly welcome.
The Misbourne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Enhanced Disclosure and medical clearance.
All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.



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