Learning Mentor
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Portsmouth
- Expired
- Salary:
- £19,000-£22,000 pro rata
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- November 2014 or sooner if available
- Apply by:
- 10 November 2014
Job overview
Hours: 8am to 4pm (Term Time Only), 36 hours per week
Do you have a passion for working with children in a school environment? Do you want to join a fast growing organisation with excellent opportunities for development and professional growth?
ARK Dickens Primary Academy in Portsmouth is a two-form entry primary academy, which became part of the ARK network in September. We are now seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor to support the leadership team, to establish a nurturing learning environment in which students can make good academic progress. They will be responsible for providing students with learning support and guidance, behaviour management, working with external partners and agencies (social services etc) and working with social and emotional groups. They will also work closely with parents.
The ideal candidate will have experience of establishing successful learning relationships with a variety of pupils. You will have a genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every pupil, with a helpful, positive and caring nature.
This role is an exciting opportunity; you will join the school in its first year as an ARK school and thus have a real impact on its development. In addition, they will be joining a growing network of schools with access to a wide range of training and best-practice sharing opportunities.
ARK Schools is a fast growing and successful education charity seeking to establish an outstanding network of inner city academies in London, Birmingham, Portsmouth and Hastings. With 31 schools open, and an aim to have 50 in the next few years, this is an exciting time to join us.
Please take a look at our website to find out more about the school www.arkdickensprimary.org.
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact Ann Dyson, PA to the Headteacher, on 023 92826514 to confirm a visit time and date.
If you have any queries or wish to discuss the role further, please contact the recruitment team on schools.recruitment@arkonline.org or 020 3116 6345.
To apply, please go to: https://application.arkschools.net/vacancy/8QQV8w2k The deadline for applications is 11am on Monday 10th November and interviews will be held w/c the Monday 17th November at ARK Dickens Primary Academy.
Deadline: 11am on Monday 10th November
ARK Dickens is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
About Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Ark Dickens Primary Academy in Portsmouth is a two-form entry primary academy, which became part of the Ark network in September 2014. Our vision is to provide every pupil with the opportunity to go on to university or pursue the career of their choice. Our motto is learning together, achieving forever.
Ark Dickens offers a collaborative setting ensuring that staff receive responsive feedback and colleagues are encouraged to learn from one another. Every teacher has regular lesson observations to allow reflection and modification towards improvement, guaranteeing our pupils are experiencing the best teaching possible.
Our team at Ark Dickens collaborate on new ideas to ensure our teachers are always learning, as well as our pupils! Every teacher has regular lesson observations to allow reflection and feedback, guaranteeing our pupils are experiencing the best teaching possible. This in-class development is strengthened by the availability of unrivalled levels of CPD through the Ark network.
Staff wellbeing and support is of paramount importance to us and you will be given countless opportunities as well as tailored training geared towards individual professional development. Hard work will never go unappreciated at Ark Dickens, where there is a spirit of recognition and reward. Every Friday morning the headteacher cooks breakfast for the team and then we hold staff 'shout-outs' to commend weekly achievements. Our school a rewarding and fulfilling place to work.
Curriculum
Our curriculum is focused on developing and enhancing our students' skills in reading, writing and maths. These key, lifelong skills are then enriched and developed through as many experiences as possible in science, ICT and the creative arts. To prepare them for secondary school, our Year 6 pupils take part in enrichment activities every Friday afternoon and can choose from cookery, art, sports or drama.
The Ark network
Ark Dickens Academy is part of Ark, an international charity transforming lives through education. Ark has 38 schools across the UK in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. Ark exists to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. Ark schools are all non-selective and in areas where they can make the biggest difference.
Read more about Ark: http://arkonline.org/
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