Overview
Learning Mentor - Secondary role at Guardian Jobs. Ark Victoria Academy is seeking an energetic and passionate Learning Mentor to join our Secondary Phase. Start Date: ASAP. Location: Ark Victoria Academy, Talbot Way, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0HJ. Contract: Permanent. Working Pattern: Full time, 8:00am – 4:30pm daily, term-time only.
Role title: Learning Mentor - Secondary
Closing Date: 2nd October 2025
Salary
Ark Support Staff Grade 5, point 5 – 12 (£24,790 - £27,711 FTE per annum). Pro rata salary £23,691 - £26,483 per annum.
Responsibilities
* Under the direction of the SENDCO you will co-ordinate the support and provision for pupils with special needs. You will plan and work to ensure pupils have successful inclusion into mainstream schooling to maximise their opportunities for effective learning and achievement.
Qualifications and attributes
* Be passionate with high expectations of themselves and for the pupils they work with
* Share our aspirations for pupils and will inspire, challenge and motivate them to achieve
* Have a positive attitude, the ability to work well as part of a team and a love of reading
Benefits
* Comprehensive programme of coaching and professional development for all staff
* Wellbeing Wednesdays and on-site fitness facilities
* Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 retailers
* Interest-free loans for season tickets or bicycles
* Gym discounts up to 40% at local gyms
About Us
Ark Victoria Academy provides pupils with an excellent education through an ambitious curriculum, personal development and character programme, and a broad student experience and extra-curricular offer. We value a family feel while delivering a strong, ambitious learning journey for all students. Our school values are Ambition, Resilience and Kindness.
Ark Victoria Academy was judged to be significantly improved in all areas from the 2019 Ofsted inspection, with the latest report published in September 2024. The full report can be found on Ofsted’s website.
Diversity and Safeguarding
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check and to disclose any relevant criminal history as part of our safer recruitment process.
Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis; this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage submitting your application at your earliest convenience.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact the HR Team on 0121 393 4459 or vichr@arkvictoria.org
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