Learning Mentor - 14+ Academies (Part Time, Reduced Year)

Please note, this is a Reduced Year, Part Time role. You will work 39 weeks per year, 35 hours per week.

Leeds City College are seeking a Learning Mentor to join our outstanding 14+ Academies (14+ Apprenticeship Academy and 14+ P-TECH Academy). The 14+ Academies is an alternative environment for young people in Years 10 and 11 who require a different education environment to what is offered in a mainstream school. Learners leave their previous education establishment and join the 14+ Academies.

The 14+ Academies is a safe and inclusive environment that is accepting of everyone. The design and ethos of the 14+ Academies allows young people to flourish with smaller class sizes, a reduced curriculum, and focus on vocational based learning. The 14+ Academies provides opportunities to young people to maximise their potential, raise aspirations and embrace their individuality. Relationship building is at the heart of its ethos, and a high staff to student ratio allows learners to thrive and develop holistically.

We are seeking an organised, resilient and dynamic individual to undertake this role and explore this incredible opportunity to contribute to the continued success of the 14+ Academies., 1. Work closely with all staff, in supporting individual learners or groups of learners
2. Give academic and development support and coaching to all learners in the 14+ Academies
3. Support teaching staff where individual learner behaviour and performance within a group is impacting on the learning of the group as a whole
4. Work hard to develop effective relationships with learners in a variety of ways including role modelling mutual respect and high aspirations.
5. Motivate and inspire learners to always try their best and show respect.
6. To deliver and be responsible for a 14+ Academies form group.
7. Collaborate with staff to facilitate links with schools, parents and appropriate external agencies
8. Contribute to individual learner target-setting and reviews and contribute to ongoing advice and guidance concerning progression routes pre and post-16.

1. The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge of supporting young people both academically and developmentally, including those aged 14-16. This will include experience in the following areas:
2. Experience and knowledge in delivering and supporting young people on a 1-1 basis.
3. Understanding of barriers to learning and ways to overcome them, including the ability to implement effective interventions.
4. Ability to work positively and effectively as a member of a team and on own initiative.