Pastoral Mentor

**Job Title**:Pastoral Mentor

**Salary**:£19,422.88 Plus valuable Benefits

**Location**: New Ferry

**Vacancy Type**: Permanent/Full Time

**Ready for a new career adventure? Explore exciting opportunities with us**

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**Exciting Opportunity for Pastoral Mentor ✨**

**About us**:
**Progress Schools** is part of **The Progress Group,** the Group is made up of six business units, each of which aspires to innovate, influence, and inspire others through high-quality and purposeful education and training. Progress Schools is a national group of 13 independent OFSTED-regulated schools.

At **Progress Schools - New Ferry**, we support approximately 25 pupils on roll to ensure that we can provide ample opportunities for children who need a nurturing, encouraging and supportive environment. The school consists of a core team of the Head of Provision, three teachers, and two support staff. Further support is also provided by regional and national staff, who work with several schools across our group.

**About the role**:
**Role and responsibilities**:

- Supporting all students throughout the school in a 1:1, whole class support or outside the class capacity
- Continuing the altruistic work of the Progress Group
- Giving the pupils the chance to either get back into mainstream schools or progress into a sustained Post 16 pathway
- Contribute to a positive ethos for learning
- Overtly promote the values and achievements of the school to the community
- Be aware of and follow the company Equality, Safeguarding and Health and Safety Policies
- Have and create high expectations of staff and students

**Expectations within the role**:

- Assist the teacher with writing and monitoring pupil learning plans.
- Review and implement interventions which enable pupils to understand and meet their targets.
- Support with the delivery of learning activities in the absence of the teacher.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other practitioners, drawing on their strengths and expertise to best support teaching and learning.
- Adapt to pupil and school requirements on a day to day basis.
- Work with all staff to address pupils’ barriers to learning.
- GCSEs in Maths and English C or 4 grade and above (or an equivalent)
- Experience of working within an education setting or equivalent.
- Experience working with vulnerable pupils

Here at Progress Group, we are passionate about developing our staff as well as our students. Throughout your time with us, you will be fully supported with a range of CPD, career progression and in house training, which includes paid qualifications. This goes alongside numerous other benefits such as a pension scheme and parental leave.

**Elevate Your Work Experience with Our Outstanding Benefits Package**

At Progress Schools, we believe in recognising and rewarding the exceptional contributions of our team members. Our benefits go beyond the ordinary, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally. Here’s a glimpse of what we offer:
**Recognition Awards**: Be celebrated for your hard work Our values-based Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards honour your dedication and commitment to our shared success.

**Referral Bonanza**: Love where you work? Refer top talent to join our family and receive a fantastic £500 Referral Bonus

**Professional Growth**:Invest in your future with our support for professional qualifications, especially for apprentices, and covered paid membership fees.

**Financial Security**: Rest easy with our Death in Service Insurance, providing four times your salary to your loved ones.

**Family-Friendly Policies**: Experience peace of mind with our Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave after a required length of service.

**Exclusive Discounts**: Indulge in the MiRewards benefits platform, offering enticing shopping discounts, fuel cards, and more

**Health and Wellness Support**: Take care of yourself with access to Medicash, covering costs for eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments, totaling an impressive £900 annually.

**Commute in Style**:Join our Cycle to Work Scheme and enjoy a healthier commute while saving on costs.

**Supportive Environment**: Experience the power of our Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, not just for you but also for your immediate family.

**Group Connection**: Stay connected with our annual Group conference and an insightful review of our comprehensive benefits.
- We’re not just offering a job - we’re offering a holistic work experience that values you as an individual. Come be a part of our vibrant and supportive community_** #WorkWithUs #BenefitsBeyondOrdinary #EmployeeWellbeing**

**How to apply?**

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