Wakefield City Academies Trust Learning Mentor Recruitment Pack Montagu Academy

Wakefield City Academies Trust Learning Mentor Recruitment Pack Montagu Academy

RECRUITMENT PACK CONTENTS Page Wakefield City Academies Trust Vision and Ethos 2-3 Letter from the Chair of Governors 4 About Our Academy 5 Our Mission Statement 6 Learning Mentor Job Description 7 Learning Mentor Person Specification 8 Copy of the Advert 9 1

WAKEFIELD CITY ACADEMIES TRUST VISION AND ETHOS Vision Statement WCAT is a Multi-Academy Sponsor, specialising in the development of World-Class Academies which set high standards and give young people access to opportunities through outstanding teaching and inspirational leadership. WCAT Academies are proudly at the heart of their communities and community learning, working with local authorities, employers and other high performing educational institutions. What is our Ethos? WCAT is renowned for its moral purpose and its unshakeable belief that all can succeed, whatever their circumstances or background, when given a positive climate where support, encouragement and confidence building predominates, backed by high quality teaching and learning. WCAT is committed to Achieving Excellence through Partnership. WCAT is committed to supporting the development of children, young adults and staff, at ease with themselves and each other, with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the midst of exponential change. WCAT will aim to achieve high level success through nurturing the adaptability of our people, their passion and ability to work in partnership and sparking each other to be creative and innovative. Principles Underlying our Academies WCAT Academies refuse to place limitations on any pupil s/student's performance and, as a consequence, pupils/students become increasingly ambitious and self-motivated as learners. WCAT has at the heart of its aims as a Trust a recognition that exceptional Academies are built upon key foundations: excellent leadership; high standards of professional effectiveness; a relentless focus on improvement; very high standards of behaviour; a constant focus on teaching, learning and innovation; risk taking and succession planning; working hard and having fun. WCAT s core business and finance services have been designed to support the leadership and management of our Academies, and are critically important in ensuring that every pupil/student is successful in achieving his/her personal targets, both academic and personal. WCAT follow Local Authority admissions criteria, adopting the existing catchment area. 2

WCAT believe that local children should attend local schools and, as a Trust, we are not selective. WCAT is renowned as an employer of excellence. Providing outstanding professional development and training combined with an extensive range of career development opportunities, every colleague feels valued and appreciated. WCAT will support the Academy Local Governing Body in terms of accountability, transparency and visibility, introducing unique governance technologies that allow governors to work in sync with their Academy no matter what their location. WCAT believes that all young people, regardless of their background or ability, prosper in outstanding education establishments. 3

Park Road Mexborough S64 9PH Tel: 01709 583286 Email: admin@montagu.doncaster.sch.uk www.montagu.doncaster.sch.uk Acting Headteacher: Mrs J Astwood Chair of LGB: Mr D Wilkinson Dear Applicant Thank you for your interest in the position of Learning Mentor at Montagu Academy. This is an exciting time to be joining Montagu Academy. A new Headteacher, Mr Michael Walker, will be taking up his post on 02 June 2014. This position will help to create new structures in the Academy which are part of the vision moving forward. Wakefield City Academies Trust - WCAT and the Governing Body are looking to appoint highly motivated and inspirational people who can take the Academy forward and deliver the Trust s vision and ethos. We value every child s welfare and strive to give every child an opportunity to progress to their best ability, with the help of a very dedicated team of staff, governors, parents and children. The successful applicant will join a team of dedicated and committed staff, who strive to achieve and raise the very best academic standards and well-being of every child; every child is given the best possible chance to gain a very good standard of education. The Academy has many good attributes and we are seeking to appoint staff who will carry on and enhance these qualities by working closely as a team alongside governors, parents, children, the local community and the other Primary academies across the Trust. I hope this will inspire you to apply for this unique opportunity and I look forward to receiving your application. If you would like to visit the Academy this can be arranged by appointment and details are available in the application pack. Once again thank you for your interest in the position. Yours sincerely Dave Wilkinson Chair of Governors Montagu Academy Warmfield View, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 4SF Email: admin@wcatrust.org Tel: 01924 298752 www.wcatrust.org Company No: 07462885 Directors: Alan Yellup-CEO, Mike Ramsay-Chair, John Anderson, Trevor Evans, Robert Foreman, Penny Wilkinson

ABOUT OUR ACADEMY Montagu Academy is a larger than average sized primary academy with 464 pupils on the school roll. It opened in April 2011 following the amalgamation of the separate Infant and Junior schools. The Academy is a popular choice with parents, numbers on roll are increasing and this trend is set to continue. The Academy is a two form entry primary Academy with its own thriving nursery, which we are planning to develop further to meet the new Early Years Government agenda. We believe that children should be able to look back at their primary school days as a time when they were happy, where work was stimulating and challenging and each achievement was recognized. The Academy seeks to ensure that children attain the highest possible standards in Literacy and Numeracy through quality learning experiences in the full range of National Curriculum subjects, within a supportive and challenging environment. The Academy is proud of its exciting and stimulating wider curriculum. As an academy with a history of attaining the Gold Arts Mark, we are very proud of the standard of art work produced by our pupils, and you will get a sense of this as you walk around the Academy. Children are offered a broad range of extra curricular opportunities including residential visits, attending sporting fixtures and theatre visits. We are excited about the opportunities that are afforded to us by the New Primary Curriculum. The new Headteacher will have the opportunity to work with other Primary colleagues across Wakefield City Academies Trust to develop a stimulating curriculum which will enable our pupils to leave Montagu Academy well equipped for the next phase of their education as confident, resilient learners. We insist on the highest standards of behaviour and expect that children will do their best at all times. All children should leave the Academy at the end of the day happy and eager to share with you some of their experiences. We are ambitious about the future of Montagu Academy. With the support of Wakefield City Academies Trust we have already begun our journey to improving the school to good and beyond. 5

OUR MISSION STATEMENT Striving for Excellence, Broadening Horizons Montagu Academy promotes high achievement and learning for life by enabling children to: Achieve high standards in all they do and to have ever-developing aspirations Develop enquiring minds Maintain high self-esteem, whilst demonstrating concern and respect for themselves and others Embrace the opportunities of the future Channel their natural curiosity to become highly motivated and enthusiastic learners Work both independently and in collaboration with others Have respect for their community and environment Develop an understanding of, and a tolerance towards, the ideas and beliefs of those from differing cultural and religious traditions. We believe that each child will succeed through experiencing: A positive and stimulating learning environment A broad and challenging curriculum which encompasses the requirements of the National Curriculum High quality, innovative teaching An inclusive ethos of support and challenge, within which each individual is valued and encouraged to build upon their previous best regardless of their starting points We demonstrate our commitment to working as a learning community by: Ensuring ongoing, structured evaluation of school effectiveness and pupil attainment Continuous personal and professional development and support Working closely in partnership with colleagues, governors, parents and the wider community 6

LEARNING MENTOR JOB DESCRIPTION WAKEFIELD CITY ACADEMIES TRUST JOB DESCRIPTION Achieving excellence through partnership WCAT is a multi-academy sponsor, specialising in the development of world-class academies which set high standards and give young people access to opportunities through excellent teaching and inspirational leadership. WCAT academies are at the heart of their communities and community learning, and work with local authorities, employers and high performing educational institutions. JOB TITLE: Learning Mentor GRADE/SALARY: Grade 5 WCAT PURPOSE: Under the direction of the Behaviour Support Worker, to provide a complementary service to staff in school by offering a structured programme of support to children who need help to overcome the barriers to learning both inside and outside of school. MAIN DUTIES: MANAGEMENT To provide a mentoring service for a range of pupils who need help to overcome barriers to learning. Together with the pupil support team, to establish a coherent school-based programme of focused support for individuals, working closely with a range of agencies eg Social Services, Education Welfare Service, etc. To coordinate the group needs of those pupils receiving support and devise a range of strategies for addressing those needs. LEARNING MENTOR To work alongside colleagues in the assessment of all pupils in order to identify those who need extra help to overcome barriers to learning. To establish and maintain an on-going 1:1 relationship with pupils needing support towards achieving targets set out in their action plans. Ensure that the needs of gifted and talented children and those with Special Educational Needs are met. To provide the Behaviour Support Worker with halftermly quantitive data which will measure the impact of the your role on the pupils you have supported. To work with school to identify pupils who would benefit most from a Learning Mentor and to draw up and implement an action plan with targets tailored to the needs of each pupil (unless the pupil is already subject to an individual plan). To establish and maintain regular contact with parents and/or carers of pupils receiving support; to keep parents and/or carer informed of the individual pupil s needs and progress and to secure positive family support and involvement. In some circumstances visits to homes may be appropriate. Have due regard to the school s policies for Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and issues of confidentiality. 7

LEARNING MENTOR PERSON SPECIFICATION Elements required to undertake the job are provided under specific headings. Each element is essential or desirable as indicated by and E or D in the E/D column. Qualifications: Minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths (Grades A to C) Evidence of successful relevant experience. A willingness to undertake further training. E D Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Qualification relevant to the role eg EWO etc Understanding of mentoring skills. Knowledge of school context. Knowledge of action planning and target setting. Knowledge of other support services available to pupils. Evidence of an interest in meeting the needs of pupils who need help to overcome barriers to learning. Ability to relate to and empathise with pupils in need of support and to develop trusting and respectful relations with them. Flexibility in adapting the mentoring role to suit the needs of individual pupils. Ability to act quickly and effectively to deal with any situation. Respect for confidentiality of information concerning individual pupils and ability to use discretion in circumstances of disclosure. Ability to work cooperatively with teachers, parents/carers and other agencies. Ability to contribute to the assessment, monitoring and review of pupil progress. Good skills of listening, questioning, negotiation and reflection. Proven written and oral communication skills. Experience: Experience of working with pupils and/or their families. Experience of using ICT. Ability to work co-operatively with other colleagues. A sense of humour and a positive outlook. Flexibility and reliability. 8

COPY OF THE ADVERT Montagu Academy Wakefield City Academies Trust - WCAT is a multi-academy sponsor, specialising in the development of world-class academies which set high standards and give young people access to opportunities through excellent teaching and inspirational leadership. WCAT academies are at the heart of their communities and community learning, and work with local authorities, employers and high performing educational institutions. Montagu Academy is a rapidly transforming Academy which is part of this high performing Trust. Learning Mentor To work under the guidance of the Behaviour Support Worker as part of the Inclusion Support team. This is a permanent, full-time (30 hours) term-time only position from September 2014. Salary range Grade 5. WCAT would be delighted to talk to you about these exciting opportunities and visits to the Academy are highly recommended. The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 12 May 2014 Visits to the Academy will be held on Thursday 01 or Friday 02 May 2014, 9.30am-1.15pm Interviews will be held week commencing 19 May 2014 For information and an application pack, or to arrange a visit, please contact Ruth Griffiths on 01924 298752 ext 253, email jobs@wcatrust.org or download details at www.wcatrust.org Wakefield City Academies Trust and the Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people: applicants must be willing to undergo a child protection screening, including checks with the disclosure and barring services and past employers. Montagu Academy 9