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We are seeking a Learning Mentor to join our team at Philip Southcote School, part of Bourne Education Trust.
Our teachers are responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class, ensuring equity of opportunity for all, achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. All teachers are required to carry out the professional duties and responsibilities of a schoolteacher as defined by ‘Teachers’ Standards’ and set out in the current ‘School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document’.
Please note, this role is based at our Satellite Centre in Kings International College. The role is a temporary maternity cover contract.
About Philip Southcote School
Philip Southcote School is a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities School for students aged 11 to 19. As part of Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives."
We are extremely proud of our educational offer which has the overarching goal of preparing our students for adulthood. Philip Southcote School is a place where students quickly establish a sense of belonging and feel safe throughout their educational journey with us.
Spread across five sites within Surrey, each learning provision is staffed and resourced to meet the individual needs of all Philip Southcote students.
Philip Southcote Main School: A 3-Form Entry site for students aged 11 to 16 years.
Philip Southcote Sixth Form: For students age 16 to 19 years, this state of the art and newly opened site at The Meads is within walking distance from the main school.
Philip Southcote Satellite Centres: Our centres are based within mainstream secondary schools. Chertsey High School, Chertsey, Epsom and Ewell High School and Kings International School, Camberley.
Details
Position: Learning Mentor
Contract: Full time, temporary (maternity cover)
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: Unqualified Teachers’ Pay Scale (Fringe: £23,140 + SEN £2,679)
Benefits
•Generous workplace pension through Local Government Pension Scheme (Employer contribution 18.9%)
•Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
•Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
•Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
•Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
•Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
•Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
•Occupational sick pay
Key responsibilities include:
•Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the individuals and classes you teach, preparing and developing teaching materials, programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate
•Provide pupils with regular feedback, both in real time and through accurate marking, encouraging pupils to respond to the feedback, reflect on progress, their emerging needs and to take a responsible and conscientious attitude towards their own work and study
•Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to the pupils’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
•Engage and make positive contributions as a member of the wider school team, planning collaboratively, sharing information, ideas and expertise, raising standards by sharing effective practice
Requirements include:
Essential
•Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
•Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development and IT skills
•Ability to evidence effective communication with a wide audience/range of stakeholders Proven track re
For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.
Our Culture
At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:
•Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
•Collaborative and innovative
•Committed, engaged and professional
•Advocates for equality and inclusivity
How to apply for this role:
Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our careers site. From there, you can access our applicant information pack and complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.
The closing date for this role is the 4th July 2025
Bourne Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows rigorous safer recruitment procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.
Safeguarding Statement
Philip Southcote School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.