What skills and experience we're looking for
Thank you for considering St. Mary's Catholic Academy for the next stage in your career. We are seeking to appoint an Academic Tutor and Mentor for “Our Children” (sometimes referred to as Children Looked After). This is an exciting joint venture supported by funding from the Virtual School Blackpool and St Mary’s. The post would be suitable for someone looking to start a career in education or recently qualified teachers with either primary or secondary experience. As part of the role, we are able to offer some teaching for a suitable qualified candidate to allow completion of a year of the Early Career Framework. The post is for a fixed term in the first instance, starting in January 2025 for 12 months, with a possibility of an extension beyond this subject to further funding from the LA.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities which fall within this job description are:
• Act primarily as tutor for each of identified cohort.
• To provide in-lesson support when key concepts are being introduced and has been agreed as a priority to enhance outcomes.
• To liaise directly with classroom teachers to get learning materials to enhance understanding of key concepts and practise them.
• To establish an academic plan for each child using baseline data and specific objectives from each teacher.
• To liaise directly with school Designated Teacher to provide regular (1/2 termly) academic progress reports.
• To liaise directly with Virtual School staff regularly and provide a termly progress report.
• To provide direct input into PEPs around academic progress.
• To provide 1-1. 1-2 and small group withdrawal work on the key subjects for each of the identified cohort.
• Provide weekly academic mentoring meetings that provide support and guidance to students to promote their academic resilience.
• Having time limited (SMART), focused conversations with students, identifying the issues affecting their academic achievement and giving guidance to support academic achievement, great attendance and positive mental wellbeing.
• To discuss grades with students and to track, monitor and record achievement.
• Implement strategies to build & develop the confidence of students and develop their academic progress and identify students’ particular talents and encourage their excellence and engagement with wider enrichment opportunities.
• To assist curriculum delivery by providing assistance and coaching to individuals and small groups of students.
• To work closely with teaching staff to develop students’ academic and organisational skills.
• To undertake targeted one to one inventions and small group support for students as directed by curriculum staff and the Designated Teacher for Our Children.
• Identify and refer to leadership when further targeted academic intervention or specialist/ support might be needed.
• Be part of network of ATMS in Blackpool to share good practice and learning.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding procedures.
• Completion of all related administration or those asked for by a senior colleague.
Closing date: Thursday 9th January 2025 - midday
Shortlisting date: Thursday 9th January 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 15th January 2025
Post Details:
Grade: NJC pay Grade F, scale point range 19 to 24
Salary: £26,807.00 to £29,609.00 actual pro-rated salary
Contract: Fixed Term for 12 months
Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time only plus 5 inset days
Start Date: 20th January 2025 or as soon as possible
Please refer to the application pack for further details.
What the school offers its staff
All staff are provided with their own personal laptop and extensive training and the support of colleagues. Staff are able to take advantage of the Schools Advisory Service Wellbeing package which offers access to Counselling, 24 hour GP helpline, Health advice and support, Physiotherapy advice and a range of other services. A well-resourced support team of IT technicians, admin staff, chaplaincy staff and site staff work hard to make sure the Academy runs smoothly and that teaching staff are well supported to focus on our core business of teaching. Workload issues are regularly discussed with our staff committee and policies around marking, assessment, reporting and home work are carefully designed to try and manage the workload for staff. An email protocol ensures staff are not disturbed by emails in an evening and small gestures like tea, coffee and biscuits served by our amazing housekeeper, free access to the school fitness suite; free annual flu jabs; a car valet service and regular staff social events all help to make our Academy and Trust a rewarding place to work.
Commitment to safeguarding
BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to: ● DBS ● Medical clearance ● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number. ● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children. ● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures. ● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out. For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out. For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.