LEARNING MENTOR / TUTOR – THE WAVE PROVISION

Required ASAP
37hrs per week (Term Time Plus 1 Week)
Grade 6 Points 11 – 19
£27,269 – £31,067 (pro rata) £23,665 – £26,961 Actual

We are seeking to appoint an experienced tutor or learning mentor to join our team. The successful candidate will have an interest in promoting and supporting the academic and emotional needs of children in a small room setting, within a mainstream school.

The desired qualities for this post include:

• Previous experience of teaching, tutoring or academic mentoring of secondary age pupils or similar.
• A desire to support vulnerable pupils within the school setting, including those with SEN, school avoidance, neurodivergence and poor mental health.
• An empathetic, patient and supportive mindset.
• Good listening skills.
• A flexible approach.

Carnforth High School is a small, community 11-16 school bordering the Lake District. We are a good school (Ofsted Dec 2021) with outstanding features in Leadership and Management and Behaviour and Safety. Applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school, or contact the Headteacher or Senior Assistant Headteacher for an informal conversation.

Carnforth High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to a DBS (previously CRB) check. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender ethnicity or religion. Application forms can be downloaded below. Completed application forms should be returned FAO: head@carnforthhigh.co.uk

Closing date for application: 9:00am Monday 24th February 2025
Interview Date: w/c 24th February 2025 day TBC

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