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36 hours per week

Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)

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 support the work of the Pathways provision at the Westdean site of Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit in central Wandsworth.  Pathways is a special provision for up to 7 pupils who have complex special needs and who are educated on a 1:1 basis. 

Main duties will include: Plan and deliver a variety of lessons/interventions (non-core subjects and PE) supported by the Pathways Co-ordinator and the Curriculum Co-ordinator for pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis.  In addition, the successful candidate will be a keyworker for some pupils. Pathways has a strong team who work together to support the youngsters in the setting.

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.

We were inspected by OFSTED in March 2023 and received a Good report. 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 Marie Smith, Pathways Co-ordinator msmith430.212@lgflmail.org 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.

Francis Barber is a great place to work with a friendly staff team and fantastic transport links and shops and banks nearby.  The school is very mindful of supporting staff wellbeing and there are many opportunities for CPD, mentoring and coaching. Other benefits include; access to Cyclescheme, a contribution towards the cost of eyecare, season ticket loans and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

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: 18 December 2023 (at noon)

Interview Date: week commencing 18 Dec 2023

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This post is subject to a DBS check. 

CVs are not accepted.

Francis Barber PRU

Franciscan Road

Tooting

LONDON SW17 8HE

Headteacher: Ms Jackie Addison

Tel: 0208 672 0771

Email: admintooting@fb-pru.wandsworth.sch.uk

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils