What skills and experience we're looking for
• A collaborative approach to working
• A passion for teacher and leader development
• A strong belief in the importance of teacher development impacting on pupil outcomes
• Experience in coaching or mentoring staff or students
• A strength in building and maintaining positive relationships
• Organisational ability to manage multiple priorities and work as part of a team
• The ability to be a public face of the TSH with a friendly, professional, knowledgeable and humble approach
• A willingness to travel to schools across the region
• Knowledge of the ITTECF and the importance of research within teacher development
• A willingness to learn, shape and develop the TSH’s ITT offer
• Qualified Teacher Status
What the school offers its staff
• An employer that puts people at the heart of the organisation.
• A supportive working environment and opportunities to work flexibly.
• The opportunity to work as part of a growing Trust and be part of establishing a career path that is right for you.
• Excellent continuous professional development, including the opportunity to undertake related qualifications.
• Free on-site parking at our attractive office space, close to A19, including sea-views, refreshments and nearby gym with employee discount
• Employee welfare package, including 24-hour GP access and access to a whole range of wellbeing package.
• Employee benefits package currently in development, including discounts and access to salary sacrifice schemes.
Further details about the role
ITT Lead Mentor
1X Permanent position required from January 2025
At Seaham offices, Spectrum Business Park, Building 2, Lighthouse View Seaham SR7 7PR
L1 – L5
£49,781- £54,939 p/a pro rata, 0.6 FTE
Due to the ongoing growth of our Initial Teacher Training offer, an exciting opportunity has arisen to expand our Teaching School Hub team and we are looking to recruit an ITT Lead Mentor. This would appeal to a person who has a strong understanding and experience of ITT programmes, school-based mentoring and supporting staff and trainees.
Applications must be received by: Monday 18th November 2024
Short Listing will take place on: Tuesday 19th November 2024
Interviews will take place on: Friday 29th November 2024
HOW TO APPLY:
Please complete the job application form which can be downloaded from our website, unfortunately due to safer recruitment practices applications cannot be considered in other formats. Completed application forms should be returned to the HR department by email to recruitment@nllt.co.uk or by post to Spectrum Business Park, Building 2, Lighthouse View Seaham SR7 7PR by the closing date. We welcome you to have an informal conversation about the role contact Sarah Hardy: Deputy Director of TSH on 0191 9336771
Details of the Teaching School Hub can be found on the website northernlightstsh.co.uk)
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.