Academic Mentor Science

Bedford High School
Manchester Road
Leigh
WN7 2LU

Salary: £15,546 per annum.

37 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year

Temporary until August 2022

Required for September 2021

The Headteacher and Governors at Bedford High School seek to appoint an effective Academic Mentor.

The successful candidate will teach individual and small groups of students according to their educational needs, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the student in school and elsewhere. You will support some students in their lessons and be able to assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of students and to keep such records as are required. We are looking for a colleague who is enthusiastic, caring, self-motivated, hardworking, organised and able to positively contribute to the ethos of our school. You will have high standards and expectations in all areas of school life and will be committed to a teamwork approach. Flexibility will be required to meet the needs of our students.

Bedford High School is a highly successful and popular school that continues to improve. We gained Ofsted ‘Good’ in our last inspection, and the school maintains very strong examination performance at KS4.

We offer a positive school culture, opportunities for further professional development and strong support from the Senior Leadership Team. If you think you have the skills, drive, determination and commitment to be part of our happy, vibrant school we would love to hear from you.

To apply for this post, please complete the , we do not accept CV’s, and return to Mrs C Taylor, HR Facilities & Communications Manager by post to the school’s address or by email to recruitment@bedford.wigan.sch.uk , are available with this advert and on the school website. For further information regarding the school, please visit our website at www.bedfordhighschool.co.uk

Any offer of employment is conditional subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal record with barred list through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical clearance, references and verification of your qualifications satisfactory to the school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and adhere to the school’s child protection policies and procedures.

All candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK and comply with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act regulations.

Applications from all sections of the community are welcome.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email of the interview arrangements. Please ensure your correct email address is provided on your . As we receive may applications for posts, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for interview on this particular occasion.

Wigan Council and the School Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

To view the details relating to this position and to access the , please click the links below:

DBS
DBS Applicant Information

Letter from Head Teacher
Guidance for Safer Working Practices

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 909009 or E-mail: recruitment@bedford.wigan.sch.uk Website: www.bedfordhighschool.co.uk

Interview date: To be confirmed

This role is subject to enhanced disclosure procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding