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Learning Mentor - Severn Vale School

Gloucester

School: Severn Vale School (Secondary)
Address: School Lane, Quedgeley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Title: Learning Mentor - Severn Vale School
Grade: £25182 - £27711 FTE (£20442 - £22495 pro rata)
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Part Time (35 hours)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 06/04/2025
Interview Date: 29/04/2025
Start Date: A.S.A.P.

Severn Vale School is an Academy which provides an inclusive secondary education for students aged 11-16, that delivers strong student outcomes through high quality teaching and outstanding pastoral care. The school is proud of its inclusive credentials and, in an area that has retained selection, subscribe instinctively to the comprehensive ideal.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic Positive Behaviour Mentor to our wonderful SEND Department. The role is to support students with behavioural challenges enabling them to recognise their negative behaviour patterns and the impact this has on their learning.

We are seeking an individual who is looking to make a positive difference to the lives of young people and can gain trust from students. You will be working with young people with a range of needs that may include cognition and learning, communication and interaction, sensory and physical, and SEMH, to help them recognise and manage their behaviours, raising their self-esteem and supporting them to reach their potential.

Experience of working with young adults in a relevant setting is essential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has extensive experience or a suitable relevant qualification in working with challenging young people and raising achievement
• Has a positive approach to working with students to support them in achieving success
• Has high expectations of all students
• Can build relationships with young learners and has an ability to motivate and inspire confidence in students
• Is resilient, pro-active and able to work as part of a team
• Has good interpersonal skills and is a strong communicator
• Is able to prioritise and manage tasks independently and within a team environment.
• Has an excellent knowledge of SEND or is willing to undertake the necessary training
• Is flexible and versatile
• Has the ability to use their own initiative and adopt practices as necessary

In return we offer a comprehensive well-being provision including:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Funded counselling sessions including regular reflective supervision
• In-house menopause support group
• Long service awards
• Gym membership
• Funded flu vaccinations and sight tests
• A varied programme of well-being activities and club

This position is 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset).

Please see the job description (available on the school website). Should you have any questions or would like to visit the school before proceeding with your application, please do get in touch on recrutiment@severnvaleschool.com .



Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory pre-employment checks. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and are not subject to disclosure to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account.

Severn Vale School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

 

 

Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacancies to apply. 

Closing date for applications: 06-04-2025

Salary: £25182 - £27711 FTE (£20442 - £22495 pro rata)

Hours Per Week: Part Time (35 hours)

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