Sixth Form Learning Mentor

About the role

Around 30 hours per week, 5 days (8:30am to 3:05pm, including 30-minute unpaid break), term time plus 1 week (39 weeks)

Salary: H5 pro rata, FTE annual salary £25,808 - £28,023

Actual salary: £17,497 - £19,000

Start date: September 2024

We are looking to recruit a Sixth Form Learning Mentor to join the school’s outstanding Sixth Form team. The Sixth Form achieved an 'Outstanding' judgement from Ofsted in February 2024; 'Pupils aspire to join the impressive sixth form at the school. Students reach levels of scholarship found in university studies and achieve exceptional outcomes' - Ofsted 2024. This is a key role in the Sixth Form team; mentoring sixth form students to ensure they make outstanding progress in their academic studies. The role also includes monitoring performance and attendance of students and developing positive attitudes to learning.  We are looking for someone who has the ability to inspire and motivate students, possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is passionate about supporting young people through this crucial stage of their education and development.  We welcome applicants from a wide range of training and employment backgrounds and can consider a job share.  You will join a team with two other Learning Mentors and a wider Sixth Form team of ten colleagues.

If this is something you are looking for in your career, please don't hesitate and we would love to hear from you!

Sandringham School is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics, to apply.

Sandringham School is part of the Alban Academies Trust (AAT). The school leads the Alban Teaching School Hub and is also a designated Computing Hub.   In joining Sandringham School, you will also be joining the AAT. The Trust is a close community of seven schools within Hertfordshire, three of which are Secondary schools and four are Primary schools. As part of the AAT we are able to maximise the opportunities for personal, professional and career development. To learn more about the Trust please visit https://albanacademiestrust.org.uk/

Application deadline: 9am on Thursday, 6th June 2024

We will consider a job share for this role, please state the number of days available for work on the application.

Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as this advert will close should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate. 

Full details, including the job description, are available from our website www.sandringham.herts.sch.uk or MyNewTerm www.mynewterm.com. We only accept online applications submitted via MyNewTerm https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136609/EDV-2024-SS-70833).  Should you be interested in working with us and would like to discuss the role for more details, please do not hesitate to contact Lukey Lee, HR Administrator at 01727 799560, or by email appointments@sandringham.aat.school.  School address: Sandringham School, The Ridgeway, St Albans, AL4 9NX.

Sandringham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references. We are strongly committed to promoting equality of opportunity and the elimination of unlawful discrimination.  Please note that this post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.