Post created 13/09/23.

Castleford Academy is an 11-19 over subscribed, successful mixed comprehensive of over 1,500 pupils offering a rich and deep curriculum. We are firmly committed to establishing first class standards and are proud of our achievements. Our expectations are high and this is reflected in our very successful academic record. The Academy was inspected in October 2019 and was judged ‘Outstanding’.

Leaders challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils across the MAT. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development.

Mentor
To start ASAP
32.5 Hours
Term Time Only
Grade 6 SCP12-18
£18,239 – £20,359

We are looking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated mentor who will be responsible for contributing to the wellbeing of pupils at Castleford Academy.

You will:

• Monitor pupil progress, keeping pupil records that include assessment outcomes and targets, to enable all pupils to achieve their full potential.
• Contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the well-being of children and young people in line with current legal requirements, national policies and local guidance.
• Support individual pupils to overcome barriers to learning, both inside and outside academy, and thereby assist them in achieving their full potential.
• Be responsible for mentoring looked after children and attending any meetings that are associated with their education.
• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
• Monitor and evaluate pupil’s responses to learning activities through pupils’ progress data and liaising with teachers on a regular basis.
• Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the looked after children team and contributing to reviews of systems/ records as requested.
• Undertake safeguarding training and be a part of the academy safeguarding team.

You will be/ have:

• English and Maths G.C.S.E (or equivalent) at grade C or above.
• Experience of motivating, supporting and guiding young people.
• Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.
• Excellent Literacy and Numeracy skills.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.

As part of our team at Castleford Academy Trust, whether a teacher or support staff employee, you are automatically enrolled into an occupational pension scheme from the start date of your employment (Local Government Pension Scheme for Support Staff and Teachers’ Pension Scheme for teachers).

Castleford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions at Castleford Academy you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.

Application forms can be downloaded from our website. Completed applications should be addressed to Mr Wesley Bush, Headteacher at the school address or via email to recruitment@castlefordacademy.com.

Providing suitable interest, the closing date for applications is Friday 22nd September at 12 noon. For further information on the school, the role and how to apply please visit www.castlefordacademy.com or telephone Mrs Avril Smith, Business Manager on 01977 605060.

Application Documentation