SEN Mentor

30 hours per week, TTO + 5 days - Required from September 2015
 
Bright Futures Educational Trust wishes to appoint a Temporary SEN Mentor to work 1:1, with small groups, running interventions, and working in class across the year groups in an interesting and exciting opportunity at Gorton Mount Primary Academy - a member of the Bright Futures family of schools.

This is an opportunity to be part of a unique and new trust that is committed to improving life chances for children through an enhanced education offer. This post is fixed term initially but with a view to becoming permanent if there is a good fit between the candidate and the school.

You must have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. You must understand emotional intelligence, the learning process and the importance of therapeutic intervention in helping to educate the whole child.

We have a highly collegiate approach and develop all individuals in our team.

Safeguarding information
Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

How to apply - information for applicants
Application packs are available from and returnable to: recruitment@gortonmount.manchester.sch.uk or posted to Gorton Mount Primary Academy, Mount Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7GR

Closing Date: 20 April 2015 12:00
Interviews: 29/04/2015

Please quote vacancy reference - MCC352/2109-9S

About us
Gorton Mount opened as an academy in September 2012 as part of the Bright Futures Educational Trust. The academy follows the 'Montessori' way of teaching, which fosters independence, confidence and curiosity in pupils.

At Gorton Mount Primary Academy we believe in educating the whole child. We trust each child’s natural curiosity and their innate desire to learn. We make sure that no child is left behind.

Gorton Mount Primary Academy is a Bright Futures Educational Trust school, meaning our children benefit from a world-class education that ensures that children have real choices open to them as they move to secondary school and beyond. Being a Bright Futures Educational Trust school means that our children and staff can access resources from across the Trust’s schools (e.g. specialist teachers) to help them to excel. Working with senior leaders in education, including our Executive Headteacher and Director of Education Gary Handforth, we are helping to raise aspirations and boost achievement in our children, helping them to get the most out of their time at our school.

Teachers have high expectations about academic standards and celebrate the progress, interests and achievements of each child. We offer a wide range of learning opportunities using Montessori techniques both during and after the school day including sporting activities, chances to perform and outdoor education experiences. We know that the breadth and depth of a well-constructed curriculum develops a child’s interest and motivates them to learn. Our curriculum provides a rigorous and structured learning environment for children; it allows them to learn at their own pace with one to one teacher direction.

Children are treated with respect, care and as individuals. We work hard to help children by meeting their needs and being their advocates. We know that each child has the capacity to be generous, courageous and compassionate. We foster these traits as we them as the most important elements in helping children to grow into adults who can behave honourably and make significant contributions to their communities.

Gorton Mount Primary Academy
Mount Road,
Gorton,
Manchester
M18 7GR

0161 224 5526
www.gortonmount.manchester.sch.uk