Senior Learning Mentor
Senior Learning Mentor
Grade 6 Term Time Only (39 weeks). FTE Salary £32,115 - £35,235. Pay award pending
Actual Salary in the range of £27,625 - £30,991.
Manchester Secondary PRU provides full time education for pupils between 11-16 who are permanently excluded, at risk of permanent exclusion or are otherwise unable to access a mainstream curriculum for a period of time. Our aim is to match provision closely to the needs of individual children and young people referred to the PRU by schools, academies or the local authority. We see the needs of all our pupils as centring on their capacity to learn and make progress and seek to address the barriers to success that they face.
The school is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Senior Learning Mentor. You will be required to provide support for pupils in a variety of situations, with most of the time supporting learning. A large percentage of our pupils have additional needs which may present as a barrier to their learning. All our pupils have additional needs, with behaviour the most significant barrier to learning. A proportion of our student have Educational Health Care Plans. Under the guidance of the Student Service Manager you will provide support in addressing the needs of pupils who require particular help to overcome barriers to learning via mentoring sessions and a range of diagnostic assessments. You will engage with students and families following permanent exclusion from mainstream and develop an understanding of the needs and vulnerabilities of each young person. This work will then allow compilation of accurate reports which contribute to centre placement. Home visits and delivery of initial work packs is also an example of the essential work needed within this role. A pro active and empathetic approach to the complexity of our young people is essential.
All staff at the PRU are expected to be flexible about where in Manchester they are based and may be asked to work at any centre across the city and in the community.
We are looking for someone who:
- is positive, flexible, patient and resilient
- is committed to helping every student to achieve their potential
- can build and maintain good relationships with teachers, students and parents
- has good GCSEs or equivalent in English and mathematics
- has strong ICT skills
- is committed to promoting equal opportunities and ensuring the safety of all students
- has a willingness to learn
- is willing and able to drive across the city.
Manchester Secondary PRU is committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS checking prior to starting.
This appointment is permanent role to start in as soon as possible. Applications and further details can be found at www.greaterjobs.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 2nd June 2025 and should be returned to Carol Iddon, PA the Headteacher and HR Manager, by email c.iddon@mspru.manchester.sch.uk
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 9th June 2025
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024, an online search may be undertaken for short listed candidates as part of due diligence. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, for the successful applicant.
The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice. This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation