Learning Mentor – Maternity Cover - Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit
The Role
36 hours per week - Full Time Grade/Scale 4
Term time only (39 weeks per year)
Fixed term to cover a Maternity Leave until July 2021.
Are you passionate about improving the welfare of young people facing challenging circumstances?
We are looking to appoint a highly organised, confident and flexible Learning Mentor to take responsibility for key aspects to support the work of Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit.
Main duties will include: leading small groups of pupils, supporting pupils in lessons, break duties and supporting pupils in their learning on a 1:1 basis. In addition, this post holder will support colleagues and pupils at offsite provision.
Francis Barber works with groups of pupils who have found it challenging in mainstream schools or who have complex special needs. There is a large and experienced staff team working together to maximise pupil progress and achievement. Francis Barber is a great place to work with a very friendly staff team and a fantastic offer of CPD. We have great transport links and are close to shops. The school supports the wellbeing of staff and pupils.
We were inspected by OFSTED in December 2017 and received a Good report. Behaviour and Safety were identified as outstanding features of the school. Westdean is a friendly place to work and there are a variety of lessons and activities taking place. These along with good keyworking help young people make changes which enable them to be successful in their education. Please contact Irvin Walters Head of School, 0208 672 0771 for an informal chat.
If you enjoy working with young people, have initiative and are a good team player we would welcome your application. Ideally the person appointed will already have DBS clearance.
An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.
Please email completed applications to admintooting@fb-pru.wandsworth.sch.uk
Closing date: 15 October 2021 (noon)
Francis Barber PRU is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to a DBS check.
CV’s are not acceptable.
Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit
Franciscan Road
Tooting
LONDON
SW17 8HE
Tel: 020 8672 0771
Email: admintooting@fb-pru.wandsworth.sch.uk
Headteacher: Jackie Addison
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils