Learning and Behaviour Mentor (Maternity Cover)

Hours of Work:       37 hours per week: (Mon – Thurs: 8.00am – 4.00pm / Friday: 8.00am – 3.30pm): Term-time + 1 week

                                 Lunch 30 minutes

Salary:                     G6: SCP 14-20 (£27,334 - £30,296 Full time salary) / (Hourly rate £14.16 - £15.70) : 

                                 Approximate actual (pro-rata) salary £23,407 - £25,943

Contract:                 Maternity Cover

Start Date:               4 November 2024

Closing Date:         Thursday 26 September 2024 at 9.00am

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils are happy at St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School. They feel safe and well looked after. Pupils enjoy good relationships with each other and staff. They said that their teachers set high standards for pupils’ behaviour and achievement.                                                                             Ofsted report – November 2021

Do you want to support young people with the way they feel about their educational outcomes?

If so, we are seeking to appoint a motivated enthusiastic and dedicated Learning and Behaviour Mentor.  The successful candidate should be able to work directly with identified individuals or groups of students to help overcome barriers to learning, improve behaviour and raise achievement. The role will involve working closely with the Directors of Learning to support students daily around the school and classroom. 

You will join an established and cohesive pastoral team to help students to develop their approach and attitude to learning, this may involve working with students who have social, emotional or behavioural problems.  We are looking for someone who can use innovative, creative and professional practice to engage and inspire students to learn.  Resilience and a sense of humour is essential!

We are a forward-looking and flourishing school, well regarded for the excellence of our academic achievement and the high level of motivation of pupils and staff.  Visitors to our school never fail to comment on our respectful students, the positive team ethos amongst staff and the friendly welcome that they receive.  

It really is worth applying for this post and joining somewhere special.  

To apply for the position please download an application form from the website and return before the closing date, addressed to the Headteacher at the school address or via email to  recruitment@arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk.  If you require more information about the vacancy please contact Mrs P Lennon, Clerk to Governors, at the school on 01942 7286512 x 2223 or PLennon@arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Offer of employment is subject to safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance, pre-employment health check and references.

Salary: £23,407 - £25,943

Closing Date: 26 September 2024, 9.00am