Learning Mentor

Role Overview: As the Learning Mentor you will play a pivotal role in supporting and guiding our students towards achieving their full potential. Your responsibilities will encompass promoting regular attendance, providing mentoring support to children, managing the office member of staff who will support with the administration tasks, and assisting with behaviour management. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will contribute to creating an inclusive and nurturing environment that fosters academic progress and personal development.,

• implement strategies to improve attendance rates and reduce persistent absenteeism
• build strong relationships with students, parents, and carers to understand and address attendance issues effectively
• provide one-on-one mentoring support to identified students, helping them overcome obstacles and develop key life skills
• collaborate with teachers and SLT to devise and implement targeted interventions for students facing challenges
• monitor and track attendance data, ensuring accurate records are maintained and reporting any concerns to relevant stakeholders
• assist with office support tasks, including administrative duties, record-keeping, and producing reports
• contribute to the school's behaviour management policy, promoting positive behaviour and resolving conflicts when necessary
• organize and deliver workshops or training sessions for parents, focusing on the importance of regular attendance and parental engagement
Safeguarding: At Marlborough Primary School, the safety and wellbeing of our students is paramount. You will be expected to uphold our robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring the welfare of all children under your care. Supporting the SLT to manage all safeguarding concerns and escalate them to external agencies if needed.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners? Do you possess excellent communication skills and a strong dedication to improving attendance and behaviour in a school setting? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!,
• a genuine passion for supporting and mentoring children
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• an understanding of the importance of regular attendance and its impact on student achievement
• strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• experience in behaviour management and implementing positive strategies
• familiarity with safeguarding policies and procedures, This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
  
  Marlborough Primary School, a leading primary school located in the heart of the community, is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Learning Mentor Officer. This role is integral to our school's mission of providing a supportive and nurturing environment for our students., Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.
There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

Joining Marlborough Primary School means becoming part of a dedicated team that is committed to providing the best possible education and support for our students. In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a competitive salary at Grade 3, along with opportunities for professional development and career progression. To Apply: If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated professional seeking to make a real difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you., In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.