CHILDREN S SERVICE SCHOOLS AND LEARNING. Excellence in Clusters. Lead Learning Mentor. Job Description

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1 CHLDRN S SRVC SCHOOLS ND LRNNG xcellence in Clusters Lead Learning Mentor Job Description 1. Service: Children s Service, Schools and Learning Building 2, North London Business Park Oakleigh Road South, London N11 1NP Job Title: Lead Learning Mentor - temporary contract to March 2011 (working up to four days a week) Reporting to: ic Manager, Philip lgar Grade: BBB 36 to 39 Post No: 2. CONTXT ND PURPOS OF TH JOB To lead and co-ordinate the supervision, development and progress of Learning Mentors within Barnet ic and ssociate schools by: 2.1 ensuring high quality, effective Learning Mentor practice in Partnership and ssociate schools linking effectively with L and ic strategic planning and the very Child Matters agenda 2.2 visiting Partnership Learning Mentors regularly to monitor progress, support improved practice and ensure appropriate training where necessary. 2.3 supporting Learning Mentors to raise the levels of pupil achievement and attainment and narrow the achievement gap 2.4 advising Learning Mentors in the support of their vulnerable pupils to meet their social, emotional and behavioural needs 2.5 supporting Learning Mentors to identify, record and analyse relevant data to demonstrate the progress of their individual pupils 2.6 working closely with headteachers and senior staff to make effective provision for disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils through the Learning Mentor programme 2.7 providing regular feedback to all parties on the progress and development of the school s Learning Mentor 2.8 providing high quality written documentation relating to the Learning Mentor role; contributing to relevant reports

2 2.9 seeking opportunities to share good Learning Mentor practice and expertise across schools 2.10 improving and extending Learning Mentor skills in recognising and evaluating the impact of work with pupils and contributing to the whole school SF process 2.11 co-ordinating, developing and providing training for Learning Mentors to ensure their induction and on-going professional development needs are met 2.12 extending Learning Mentor practice relating to very Child Matters and other L and national initiatives including cross agency work 2.13 participating in the development of Barnet strategic initiatives and with other appropriate agencies e.g. parent partnerships, CF to ensure relevant aspects are put into practice 2.14 representing Barnet L at regional and national meetings and liaising with CWDC and DCSF 2.15 participating in national initiatives, including the organisation and delivery of induction training for learning mentors in the North London Consortium 2.16 leading regular local network meetings to share good practice and provide support for learning mentors and their line managers formulating Barnet policy for implementation of the Learning Mentor strand in line with emerging good practice and changes in national policy 2.18 managing a budget and sourcing additional funding where available 2.19 taking a lead role in the appointment of learning mentors and contributing to arrangements for their safeguarding 2.20 utilising National Occupational Standards to establish work related practice and professional development qualifications building up Job Descriptions and Personal Specifications 3. PRNCPL CCOUNTBLTS 3.1 to work in partnership with Headteachers, Learning Mentors, their Line Managers and Local uthority staff to ensure the successful development of the Learning Mentor programme 3.2 to monitor, evaluate and report progress in the Learning Mentor programme to the xcellence Cluster (ic) Partnership and xecutive as and when required 3.3 to represent Barnet L and the ic Partnership at local and national network meetings and feedback strategies and developments 3.4 to carry out duties requested by the ic Partnership, as appropriate, commensurate with the grading of this post.

3 4. PROMOTON OF CORPORT VLUS 4.1 ensure that customer care is maintained to the agreed standards according to the organisations values 4.2 ensure that a high level of confidentiality is maintained in all aspects of work 4.3 to participate in the Council s appraisal process 4.4 to uphold equal opportunities in employment, advice and service delivery 4.5 to comply with all the requirements of Health and Safety legislation and Council Policy taking appropriate action where necessary 4.6 to comply with relevant Council s Standing Orders and financial regulations. 5. FLXBLTY 5.1 in order to deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. There will be a need for flexible working arrangements by negotiation to include some evening/weekend work and during school holidays. Such duties, however, will fall within the scope of the post, at the appropriate grade. 6. BRNT S STTMNT VLU 6.1 encourage and develop optimum performance from staff and underline the corporate approach to customer needs as reflected in Barnet s structure and style 6.2 ensure the highest standards of customer care are maintained by effective management according to the organisation s values 6.3 deliver the Council s commitment to equality of opportunity both in the provision of services and as an employer. ll staff are expected to promote equality in the work place and in the services the Council delivers.

4 CHLDRN S SRVC SCHOOLS ND LRNNG PRSON SPCFCTON Job Title: Lead Learning Mentor - temporary contract to March 2011 (working up to four days a week) Grade: BBB Service rea: Children s Service, Schools and Learning Post No: Post Requirements Criteria: ssential () Desirable: (D) Criteria ssessed from: pplic form nterview T Test ducation, Training and xperience relevant to post Good standard of education (NVQ Level 4 and/or relevant degree or professional qualification related to support, counselling, guidance for children/young people. vidence of recent and relevant professional development t least three years experience as a Learning Mentor or recent and relevant experience in guiding and supporting children and young people in an educational, youth or social service context Considerable experience of supervising and coordinating the work of staff, including on the job training, monitoring quality of the work and giving constructive feedback Proven track record of working with, or with others, to support children or young people in a mainstream school setting Skills bilities Knowledge biility to facilitate children and young people s learning and development through mentoring Good supporting skills and ability to contribute to the management of a team Knowledge of school organisation and the ability to further develop policies and Learning Mentors within school setting bility to support Learning Mentors in managing

5 D their caseload and maintain oversight of wider children s issues across all schools ble to identify and engage in strategies to overcome potential barriers to learning ble to engage constructively with, and relate to, a wide range of L personnel, young people and families/carers ble to engage in joint goal setting as part of a learning action planning process ble to design and deliver effective induction and further training Knowledge and understanding of advocacy work and performance management strong desire to support those who work with vulnerable/disadvantaged pupils ble to work effectively with, and command the confidence of, teaching staff, Headteachers and senior managers in school Demonstrate excellent communication skills through ability to listen well, speak effectively in public and to write fluently, clearly and succinctly. bility to provide a good role model and maintain a professional and approachable manner when dealing with adults and pupils Diplomacy, sensitivity, drive and a capacity for hard work. xperience of organising training programmes Special Job Requirement s Competent in networking, counselling, facilitating and developing others Knowledge of, and ability to work effectively with a wide range of L and voluntary support services and to disseminate information D xperience of monitoring and evaluating Learning Mentor progress Commitment to Council s ims and Values Understanding of issues relating to inclusion equality of access and opportunity