Learning Mentor: Sixth Form
Salary:
Grade H5 - £26,107-£28,322 (Actual salary range: £22,831 - £24,768, inclusive of fringe)
Purpose of the Role:
To provide pastoral and mentoring support to Sixth Form students, enhancing their learning, attendance, motivation, and participation, and encouraging them to reach their full potential. Lead on providing high-quality apprenticeship/work destination information and experiences for Sixth Form students.
Reports to:
Assistant Principal - Sixth Form
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain high visibility with Sixth Form students throughout the school day, ensuring effective use of independent study time through daily learning walks.
- Provide personalized coaching and mentoring to targeted Sixth Form students as agreed with the Sixth Form team.
- Monitor and support the attendance of Sixth Form students, working with targeted students and their families to encourage consistent attendance.
- Support the welfare, wellbeing, and progress of Sixth Form students, offering additional 1-to-1 or small group sessions as needed.
- Liaise with students, parents/carers, and external agencies as required.
- Develop and monitor individual action plans with specific targets for selected students.
- Provide feedback to staff at relevant meetings.
- Support Directors of Learning (DoLs) and senior staff with Raising Achievement strategies.
- Analyze and effectively use student data to target support for students in collaboration with Directors of Learning/Senior staff.
- Monitor and review the use of independent study periods for targeted students, including following up on any missed Study Plus or Personal Development lessons.
- Support key Sixth Form trips and events, including the Sixth Form induction program.
- Assist targeted students through the university and college (UCAS) application process in liaison with DoLs.
- Encourage high levels of student participation in wider enrichment opportunities.
- Develop an Alumni Programme to support students' research on destinations and provide work experience links.
- Collaborate with relevant staff to develop partnerships with other schools, universities, and employers.
- Promote additional support packages and opportunities to targeted students and monitor their impact.
- Develop a comprehensive program for interview preparation and practice for students.
- Ensure targeted students receive good information, advice, and guidance throughout the Sixth Form.
- Support students in obtaining meaningful work experience placements.
- Organize key events such as Speakers Program, Curriculum Enrichment Days, and Career Preparation Workshops.
- Attend fortnightly meetings with the Sixth Form team to discuss students of concern.
- Liaise with pastoral and teaching staff to monitor students on contract and ensure appropriate communication with parents.
- Address student enquiries and direct them to appropriate support within the school.
- Maintain accurate records of communications with students and parents.
- Safeguard and promote the welfare and wellbeing of students.
- Support other members of the Sixth Form team in their absence, as appropriate.
- Perform other reasonable duties within the scope of the role as directed by the line manager.
Knowledge, Experience, and Training:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
- Experience with Arbor or similar systems.
- Full understanding of school events, activities, and projects relevant to the post.
- Ability to work well with colleagues and handle pressure.
- Ability to build positive relationships with Sixth Form students.
- Demonstrated confidentiality, flexibility, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Positive outlook regarding all aspects of the school.
- Suitability for working with children, evidenced through DBS check and recruitment process.
Working Environment:
- Sixth Form office, Common Room, Silent Study Room, and other relevant school areas.
Additional Duties:
- Continue personal development as agreed at appraisal reviews.
- Actively engage in the appraisal review process.
- Address appraisal targets set each Autumn Term.
- Participate fully in the life of the school community.
- Support the school in meeting legal requirements for worship.
- Actively promote the school's corporate policies.
- Comply with the school's Health and Safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate.
- Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
- Adhere to the school's Dress Code.
- Undertake any other reasonable duty delegated by the Principal.