Sir John Thursby Community College · Burnley, North West
“We are
characterised by how we treat our people”
We are incredibly proud of our ambitious, curriculum
focused, research-driven school. Our vision is built around the principles of
ambition, respect and belonging and we have a strong commitment to the
development of our staff as outstanding professionals.
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and organised
learning mentor, with the skills and ability to support our students to
achieve. The successful candidate will establish positive relationships to
promote excellent learning, identify appropriate small group interventions
including academic support in Maths, English and Science, analyse data to
support referral routes into small group provision and advise the wider school
inclusion referral panel. This role will
also lead on our Year 7 Transition Support Programme, providing targeted,
structured support to ensure all students settle successfully into school
life. The provision focuses on
developing self-esteem, confidence and learning readiness, enabling pupils to
fully access the curriculum and achieve in line with our high expectations for
all. This is an exciting opportunity to
become part of a hard-working team, committed to ensuring our young people are
supported to achieve.
We are looking for a Learning Mentor who will:
Develop positive relationships with students to
assist their progress and attainment Plan and implement structured learning
activities Monitor and review student achievements relating
to their progress and individual targets including support with academic
progress in core subjects Model commitment, resilience, patience, hard
work and a good sense of humour Support planning to remove barriers to learning Support “inclusion by design” in making sure
students have access to the curriculum.
Subject expertise in KS4 English, Maths or Science
would be an advantage but is not essential. This may have been achieved in a
previous role or through other activities such as tuition.