Hours: 35 per week, term-time only

We are looking to appoint a Learning Mentor to ensure outstanding outcomes (no in school variation) for disadvantaged (as defined by the Pupil Premium identifier) students who are ‘at risk’ according to school indicators of progress and progression* and to ensure outstanding outcomes (no in school variation) for children who are looked after or previously looked after. The successful candidate will establish themselves as the first and main point of contact for carers and other relevant parties in relation to each LAC and track progress and progression of disadvantaged students in conjunction with Head of I&I to identify which students are ‘at risk’ (Raising Achievement Cohort). Previous experience in supporting at-risk students, and experience and understanding of teenage children and mental health, is essential for this role. For more details about the role please see the job description.

Hours per week negotiable for the right candidate.

We... offer:
• Excellent relationships within a strong team.
• On-the-job learning and development opportunities.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Successful Candidates will have:
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of mental health issues, in particular anxiety, depression and self-harm.
• Experience of working with outside agencies.
• Experience and understand of working with teenage children.
• Energy and enthusiasm.
• A commitment to the ethos of the school.

William Perkin CE High School

William Perkin Church of England High School opened as a Free School in September 2013 with its first intake of Year 7 students, and now has seven year groups (7 - 13) totalling almost 1,400 students. The school is founded on the successful systems and approaches of Twyford CE High School, with the principle difference that it is a distinctively Christian school with open admission criteria. The school is rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted (June 2015) and SIAMS (October 2016), and is oversubscribed on first choice applicants.

How to apply

Please visit the Vacancies page of the Twyford Trust website https://twyfordacademies.org.uk/job-vacancies for more information about how to apply, and to download a Job description and Application Form.

Applications must be submitted to HR/Recruitment at Twyford School by the closing date and time above. They can be emailed to [email protected]

Please do not submit applications by fax.

Closing date: 9am, Thursday 18 May 2023

Interview date: Wednesday 24 May 2023

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust’s Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this
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