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English Mentor - Farringdon Community Academy

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time
Advert Start Date:
09/03/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 15/04/2021 23:59
Salary:
National Minimum Wage
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Vacancy ID:
204719
Employment Location:
Farringdon Community Academy
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
15 Apr
Further Information
FARRINGDON COMMUNITY ACADEMY
Address: Allendale Road, Farringdon, Sunderland SR3 3EL
Tel: (0191) 917 1500
Email: enquiries@farringdonca.net Web: www.farringdonschool.co.uk
Headteacher: Neal Holder

Position: English Mentor
Salary: National Minimum Wage
Contract/Hours: Fixed Term April 2021 to end of Summer Term, July 2021. Term Time Only / Part Time – 14 hours / week
Starting: April 2021

Farringdon Community Academy is an aspirational, inclusive and inspiring 11-16 school community which values the individuality of all students and staff. We live our values of ‘Excellence Through Endeavour’ in all that we say and do. We value all of our students equally and ensure that their opportunities and experiences reflect this. We believe every child can achieve and should be supported and challenged to fulfil both their personal and academic potential.

Therefore, we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and forward-thinking English Mentor who has the necessary skills and attributes to provide academic catch-up support in English. The successful candidate will work independently by delivering engaging, targeted, and dynamic sessions under the guidance of a supportive and highly motivated English department.

The successful candidate will demonstrate, through application and interview, that they are
able to: -
• Confidently plan and deliver well-structured catch-up sessions
• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Promote good progress and outcomes
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Adapt catch-up sessions to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the Academy

As a valued member of our team we can offer:
• Clear and shared values and expectations
• A commitment to staff development and a forward-thinking CPD programme
• A stimulating work environment
• Professional development, challenge and support

We welcome socially distanced visits from applicants and would be delighted to show you around our Academy to fully appreciate our excellent learning environment and facilities. Please e-mail the Headteacher’s PA andrea.parker@farringdonca.net to arrange a visit.

Please note that we do not accept CVs. We encourage candidates to take a look at our website therefore all the application documents relating to the post are on www.farringdonschool.co.uk to the right-hand side of our home page you will see a box with our current vacancies on or at the top of the page under 'about us' click on vacancies.

Completed teaching staff applications (Parts A, B & C) should be returned to andrea.parker@farringdonca.net Applications that arrive after the closing time/date will not go through to the shortlisting process.

Farringdon Community Academy safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Suitability to work with children will be checked with the Disclosing & Barring Service.

Closing Date: Thursday 15th April 2021
Please note
This job is closed for applications.