Sharlston Community School is an averaged sized, friendly and welcoming primary school. The school is committed to inspiring every child to shine by nurturing their unique talents and fostering a love for learning. Together, as a community, we celebrate success as a shared experience, empowering everyone to reach their full potential. Inspected by Ofsted in December 2024, the school is a good school.
The Governors, staff and children of the school are seeking a Learning Mentor to join our educational team. The successful candidate will be someone who understands the school’s current strengths, who values distributed leadership, and has the skills and experience to deliver continued improvements.
In choosing a Learning Mentor we will be looking for someone who has:
good communication and listening skills
good planning and organisational skills
the ability to foster nurturing relationships with children and their families
empathy, be encouraging and motivating
a commitment to raising standards and supporting children to overcome barriers to learning
a commitment to the school’s ethos of high expectations and no excuses culture
a flexible and creative approach to problem solving
the ability to interact with people and work as part of a team
In return we can offer:
The support and expertise of the school’s leadership team and wider Trust School Improvement Team
A modern, bright and spacious learning environment (recently developed and refurbished)
The opportunity to work alongside colleagues who are wholeheartedly dedicated to the pupils and community they serve
A commitment to support your continued professional development through a network of experienced professionals across the Waterton family of schools
The opportunity to contribute widely to school improvement
A health and wellbeing package
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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