Reading Mentor

Job title: Reading Mentor

Location: Sheffield Park Academy, Beaumont Road North, Sheffield, S2 1SN

Starting salary: £25,000 gross per annum pro rata (actual of £21,572)

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, 39 working weeks per academic year

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint an experienced individual to the role of Reading Mentor at Sheffield Park Academy. The successful candidate will work within an established team to plan and deliver literacy interventions to identified cohorts of students across all year groups. Previous experience in a school environment (or similar) supporting young people is essential together with drive, commitment and a desire to help young people reach their potential.

This role requires a focussed individual who is organised and passionate about making a difference for our students, academy and the local community. This is a challenging yet highly rewarding role at a supportive and welcoming school.

We will offer you:

· Highly competitive pay above national average.

· Excellent facilities and resources.

· Access to an outstanding professional development programme.

· A respectful working environment.

· Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other's professional development.

· A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.

· Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy, across the Cluster and United Learning.

· Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.

· Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.

· Perkbox benefits platform.

· Free on-site parking.

· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

· We encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out 'the Best in Everyone' and we are dedicated to providing students and staff with every opportunity to reach their full potential and succeed with our support.

United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country who offers unrivalled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking.

We are looking for:

· Someone with excellent written and oral communication skills.

· A team player.

· Someone who takes pride in their work.

· Good IT skills.

· You must have good organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.

· Ability to adapt to changing and diverse workload with autonomy and resilience.

· Demonstrate a positive, proactive and professional approach at all times.

Please see the job description and person specification for further detail.

To apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Sheffield Park Academy Vacancies and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted. The closing date for this post is midnight on the 10 November 2024. Interviews will take place soon after.

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, Right to Work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

· Someone with excellent written and oral communication skills.

· A team player.

· Someone who takes pride in their work.

· Good IT skills.

· You must have good organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.

· Ability to adapt to changing and diverse workload with autonomy and resilience.

· Demonstrate a positive, proactive and professional approach at all times.

This role requires a focussed individual who is organised and passionate about making a difference for our students, academy and the local community. This is a challenging yet highly rewarding role at a supportive and welcoming school.

We will offer you:

· Highly competitive pay above national average.

· Excellent facilities and resources.

· Access to an outstanding professional development programme.

· A respectful working environment.

· Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other's professional development.

· A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.

· Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy, across the Cluster and United Learning.

· Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.

· Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.

· Perkbox benefits platform.

· Free on-site parking.

· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

· We encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out 'the Best in Everyone' and we are dedicated to providing students and staff with every opportunity to reach their full potential and succeed with our support.

United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country who offers unrivalled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking.