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Job: Sixth Form Academic Mentor

School: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

Actual Annual Salary: andpound;28,793 to andpound;30,730 (FTE andpound;34,029 - andpound;36,318)

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours a week, Mondays to Fridays 8.00am - 4.00pm, Term time + inset + 1 week. You must be available to work 3 of these days during August to support with A Level results day, GCSE results day, and 6th Form enrollment.

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Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary school in Lewisham looking for afull-timeSixth Form Academic Mentor who will have the sixth form community at the centre of their focus.

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Benefits:

• Excellent modern facilities
• An extensive support network
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free parking
• Excellent professional development programme
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Headspace app
• Staff development - Secondment Opportunities
• Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
• Season ticket loans

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As a Sixth Form Academic Mentor, your key responsibilities include:

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You will be responsible for managing the Sixth Form Study Area establishing a culture of effective study at KS5.

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Your main area of responsibility with be to lead, manage and develop the KS5 Learning Hub. You will address the needs of students in Key Stage 5 who need help to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside the classroom, in order to achieve their full potential. You will work with a range of students, especially those at risk of underachievement; supporting them to achieve within the curriculum and providing additional support outside of the classroom.

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You will provide confidential management and administrative support for the day to-day operation and strategic planning of the Sixth Form. You will be supporting the Head of Sixth Form and Tutors, whilst ensuring a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for students and parents. You will also assist the Sixth Form Team and Teachers monitoring student progress, collaborating with staff and external partners, and organising activities/trips.

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Experience, qualifications and skills required:

• Degree or other Level 4 qualification
• GCSE English and Maths, grade C or above
• Experience working as a learning mentor or equivalent with Post-16 students
• Effective behaviour management skills and a good knowledge of the roles of outside agencies available to support the school.

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This role is based on-site, and hybrid working is not available.

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This is a vibrant school and it's part of a respected Multi-Academy Trust.

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Closing date: As soon as possible

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Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this permanent Sixth Form Academic Mentor job.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.