Overview
Join to apply for the Academic Mentor role at Nova Education Trust. Nottingham University Samworth Academy has an exciting opportunity for a passionate Academic Mentor.
Salary: S01 Point 23 - Point 25 (£33,366 - £35,235 pro rata per annum and £30,523 - £32,233 actual per annum). Contract: Permanent, Full-time, term-time only. Closing Date: Thursday 24th July at 12pm. Start Date: Thursday 28th August 2025.
The Nova Education Trust is a cross-phase Multi-Academy Trust based in Nottinghamshire. The schools in our portfolio include both secondary and primary, working in a range of contexts. Our track record demonstrates our ability to deliver our core goal, achievement for every child. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.
Responsibilities
* Meet and greet pupils each morning in order to prepare pupils for the day.
* Determine daily targets for each pupil in mentor group and review at the end of each day.
* Communicate with attendance to ensure students are registered correctly.
* Log all positive and negative interactions on the behaviour platform and liaise with families through phone calls and parental meetings.
* Develop and maintain positive relations with parents, fostering an open-door culture to encourage active involvement in their children's education.
* Uphold and promote positive behaviour for learning and deal with issues arising swiftly and effectively, liaising with the wider pastoral team where relevant.
* Support and implement the school's anti-bullying policy and thorough logging and follow up.
* Liaise with teachers and departments in relation to behaviour and learning of individuals within the mentor group.
* Assist with restorative conversations between students and staff.
* Commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and willingness to develop practice.
* Know key information about students and their family, and use this to support students to engage with behaviour and learning expectations.
* Assist in preparing the learning environment and the materials used therein.
* Supervise entry and departure of students in accordance with expectations of provision.
* Contribute to reintegration reviews and planning process for each pupil in assigned mentor group.
* Support colleagues within the provision when required.
* Maintain accurate and detailed records for each pupil as evidence for reviews and information sharing.
* Follow the whole school safeguarding policy and log on CPOMS.
Requirements
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Education
* Industries: Education
Safeguarding: The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.
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