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Ribblesdale School, Queens Road, Clitheroe, BB7 1EJ (1363 on roll)

Tel: 01200 422563
School website: www.ribblesdale.org

Summary

We are seeking to enhance our school support team through the appointment of a Learning Mentor who will contribute to the pastoral care and academic support we provide for all our pupils. Ribblesdale School is becoming an all-through school; we will welcome our first Reception class this September, and so the successful applicant must be willing to work across the entire age range. The ability and willingness to support with administrative and reception duties will be an advantage.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with our teachers and other support staff to ensure that the personal, social and learning needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs, are met. Our Learning Mentors establish positive, supportive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents, carers, school staff and governors and the wider community, contributing ideas and strategies for the benefit of our pupils. They assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of the curriculum, ensuring that high-quality learning experiences are accessed by all.

As a Learning Mentor at Ribblesdale, you will:

• Plan and deliver learning activities for individuals and groups across the whole age range of the through-school (4–16), both within the classroom and as small group withdrawal sessions
  
• Plan and deliver a range of intervention strategies, some of which may take place before and after school and during pupils’ breaks and lunchtimes
  
  
  
• Provide 1:1 and small group coaching and mentoring sessions for vulnerable pupils and those experiencing barriers to learning, such as low attendance
  
• Engage in training to enable you to make optimal use of educational technology to support pupils’ learning
  
• Support subject specialist teachers in making the curriculum accessible to all learners and in implementing quality first teaching strategies.
  
  
  Full details of this position can be found on this dedicated link:
  http://ribblesdale.org/working-ribblesdale
  The closing date for applications is 9.00am Friday 23rd June 2023.
  Interviews to be held week commencing 3rd July 2023.
  
  Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
  
  Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
  
  
  

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.