Pastoral Coach/Lead Learning Mentor

About us

EBN Academy is an Alternative Provision Free School in Yardley, Birmingham, and part of EBN Academy Trust. We serve students aged 13-16 for whom mainstream school has not met their individual needs. Students are referred to us for a wide range of reasons, including disengagement from mainstream education, additional needs not being fully met by mainstream school, a lack of suitable places locally, and issues around peer relationships and attendance. Our ambition for every young person is to help them achieve the best possible academic, personal, social and aspirational outcomes. We are committed to inclusion, removing barriers to progress and the highest standards in teaching and learning.

EBN Academy Trust is part of the East Birmingham Partnership of Secondary Schools and Academies, which works together on behaviour, attendance and post-16 provision. Places are commissioned by schools across Birmingham, Solihull and further afield.

The role

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference? We are looking for a Lead Learning Mentor to lead our mentoring programme and work with young people who face barriers to learning, helping them to improve their aspiration, attendance and behaviour. You will work closely with the Head Teacher, Pastoral Manager and class teachers, and act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. A strong personality and a positive approach are needed, as we are looking for a positive role model for our students.

Job role - key elements

Leading and overseeing the mentoring programme, keeping mentoring lists up to date and making sure all mentoring appointments take place

Overseeing the induction of all new students

Mentoring students with challenging behaviour, using restorative and de-escalation approaches

Providing academic, pastoral and learning support as a Personal Coach and learning mentor

Supporting students in lessons and around the Academy where pastoral intervention is required

Acting as Deputy DSL, supporting the DSL and Head Teacher with safeguarding

Tracking the impact of mentoring and behaviour interventions

Leading activities and group sessions to promote engagement, and taking part in whole-school activities

Ideally, you will

Have experience of working with challenging behaviour

Have experience of coordinating a programme, caseload or group of staff

Understand safeguarding and be ready to take on Deputy DSL responsibilities

Have experience of the Key Stage 3 and 4 curriculum

Be dedicated to making a difference and able to support young people to make the right choices

We will offer you

A friendly and supportive team Local Government Pension Scheme Free car parking Cycle to Work Scheme Free tea and coffee Employee Assistance Programme Ongoing professional development, including DSL training The chance to make a difference to young people in East Birmingham and beyond

EBN Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check with barred list check, reference checks and other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, so the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.