Offsite Provision Mentor

Castleford Academy is a high-performing, over-subscribed 11-16 school with a strong academic record and a commitment to excellence. We invest in our staff through tailored professional development, well-being support, and opportunities for career progression. With outcomes consistently above national averages, our success is driven by dedicated staff, hardworking pupils, and supportive families. Join a team that works together to achieve excellence and make a real difference in the Castleford community. The academy is part of Castleford Academy Trust. Leaders challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils across the Trust. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers and support staff, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development. Offsite Provision Mentor 37 Hours per week 8am-4pm Monday-Thursday, 8am-3.30pm Friday Term Time + Inset Days Grade 6 (SCP 12-18) £24,899- £27,458 Actual (£28,598 - £31,537 FTE) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support our Offsite Learning provision here at Castleford Academy. You will: Support individual pupils to overcome barriers to learning, both inside and outside school, and thereby assist them in achieving their full potential. Support the offsite learning provision for pupils at KS4; supporting pupils, liaising with parents/carers and offsite provision. Support the teacher to raise of pupil standards and achievements through raising pupils’ esteem, expectations and aspirations. Help to identify individual needs with assistance from teaching staff and HOY. Encourage pupils to stay safe and be confident, their voice will be listened to if disclosing information of significant harm, including bullying, drugs and child protection issues. Develop and maintain positive attitudes in pupils towards the mentoring programme - such as trust and confidence. Support pupils to evaluate their progress and provide access to learning skills for personal development. Act as a role model to pupils and be available to them in unstructured school sessions. Work as part of the safeguarding team to offer the highest levels of support You will be: Trustworthy and reliable. Inspirational, dedicated and motivated. Able to work under pressure and manage time effectively. An effective communicator to pupils, contractors and staff. Able to undertake all physical aspects of the role. Committed to Castleford Academy Trust vision and values. As part of our team at Castleford Academy Trust, you will have access to a comprehensive package of wellbeing support designed exclusively for schools, providing access to a team of in-house wellbeing experts, counsellors, nurses and physiotherapists. Castleford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we ex