Work with the pastoral teams to identify those students who would benefit most from a Learning Mentor and draw up an action plan for each child identifying the particular support needed
Develop a 1:1 mentoring relationship with students needing particular support, to achieve the goals and targets defined in the action plan
Offer mentoring support in small groups on specific issues
To have knowledge and appreciation of the range of activities, courses, opportunities and organisations that could be drawn upon to provide extra support for young people
To liaise with middle schools and colleges to ensure that students who are at serious risk of dropping out of education/training have an identified programme to enhance their engagement in education and school life
Operate varying levels of intervention depending on the reasons for referral

Be able to relate well to a wide range of young people from different ability, ethnic and social backgrounds as well as with teachers and other professionals
Have a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and the principles and practice of equal opportunities
Be committed to the principles and practice of safeguarding all young people

Are you looking for an innovative and forward thinking school which genuinely invests and develops you? Then come and join us at Whitmore High School where we believe all our exceptional staff contribute to transforming students' lives!

Why work for Whitmore High School?
State of the art building with well-equipped classrooms, excellent resources and modern facilities
Fantastic support from your line managers and SLT who will develop you and want to see you succeed in your career
You'll be working in a school graded 'Outstanding' in all areas by OFSTED
Exceptional and wide ranging CPD opportunities
Staff Wellbeing group who promote a healthy work life balance and arrange activities such as weekly staff yoga, on-site massage, weekly fruit, well-being garden, book club with free Kindle loan for staff etc.
Free annual flu jab
Free use of the on-site gym

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