Job Description

Salary:

Grade 4 point 7-11 Pro Rata (actual 22,272 - 23,739)

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

As soon as possible

Apply by:

12 May 2025

Job overview

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We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join our Behaviour team. To contribute to the strategies to improve learning and behaviour for students, the role involves working with students who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and/or demonstrate challenging behaviour. Helping our students overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside of the classroom, enabling them to achieve their full potential.


Our Behaviour Mentors work to support students who find it difficult to regulate their behaviour in lessons and provide a safe space for them to get their behaviour back on track and re-engage with learning. The successful applicants will be good team players and want the very best for all our students. They will be committed to improving the life chances of our students so that they can live life to the full both now and in the future.


Ideally the right candidate will have experience of working within a similar role within a school context and be flexible, highly organised and able to prioritise work to meet specific deadlines. We are looking for someone who enjoys being part of a team and cares about all pupils having the opportunity to achieve their potential. Excellent communication skills are essential to be able to build links between students, parents and colleagues.


We pride ourselves on excellent student behaviour and our strong ethos of inclusion with ambition for all; We put students at the centre of what we do.


Following the Ofsted inspection in November 2022 it was reported that 'Pupils behave very well in lessons. During lesson change-over times and at breaktimes the school is calm and orderly. Pupils are polite, listen carefully to teachers and follow instructions. Leaders communicate high behaviour expectations clearly to pupils. Staff uphold these standards. Clear routines are well established in lessons. This allows teachers to focus on teaching, almost always without interruption.'


Our staff are our most valued asset. The Academy has access to a wealth of support provided by outstanding practitioners, giving opportunities for staff to flourish and develop. Staff describe the school as :-

"Working at Robert Smyth Academy is a breath of fresh air. You can really feel the positivity as you walk round the school, with staff and students alike smiling and greeting you. There is a family-like mentality to staff, with cross-curricular support making you always feel welcome ... It's a genuinely lovely place to work.' Teacher of English

"I enjoy working at Robert Smyth Academy as there is a real community feel which is made possible by the attitudes of the students and staff. Students are respectful and want to do well which makes the job very rewarding. The Academy has a great reputation in the local area and there is a sense of pride in working here." Administrator



Applications should be made through My New Term, demonstrating how your experience and expertise match the requirements of job description attached.


Recruitment is subject to appropriate vetting and safeguarding checks.


If you would like to visit the school prior to application then please contact us to arrange a convenient time.

About

The Robert Smyth Academy

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The Robert Smyth Academy

Burnmill Road, Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 7JG
United Kingdom

+44 1858 440770

Welcome to The Robert Smyth Academy; a highly successful school with a commitment to respect, success, and aspiration.



The Robert Smyth Academy provides a warm, welcoming setting where all children are well supported, and where their talents are nurtured through the exploration of a broad and rich curriculum. The Academy is highly oversubscribed and continues to be graded as 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted following a recent inspection report published in January 2023.



The Robert Smyth Academy is a proud comprehensive school which was founded in 1607 as the local grammar school in Market Harborough and which has its roots firmly grounded in a commitment to educational excellence. The school educates students with a wide range of aspirations, interests, and needs; everyone is welcome because our school is a family. The school offers outstanding pastoral support, excellent academic challenge and a wider curriculum that brings out the joy and confidence in all our young people.



The Robert Smyth Academy is located on an incredible estate set against the Hammond Arboretum and on the edge of Market Harborough. Students enjoy break and lunch times accompanied by the vista of large, luscious fields and they benefit from a fantastic catering service and dedicated restaurant and cafe facilities. Students enjoy relaxing and socialising in this wonderful space and this is highly conducive to their well-being.


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Performance

Students who attend The Robert Smyth Academy regularly produce GCSE and A Level results that are well above national and local averages in both progress and attainment. This year, our students achieved GCSE results which placed our school within the Top 14% of all schools across the country and led to another year of students continuing with us to pursue A-Level studies. Many Sixth Form students progressed to Russell Group universities such as Oxford and Cambridge. These life changing outcomes show the impact of our commitment to academic challenge, pastoral care, and enrichment.



The school was inspected recently, and it was found to be 'Good' in all areas. The Ofsted inspection report is a glowing reflection of the school that we know.


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Facilities

Students at The Robert Smyth Academy benefit from access to the following facilities:


All-Weather Pitch Netball and Tennis Courts Two large sports halls Multi-Gym Large outdoor spaces Science laboratories Library Computer Rooms Food and Nutrition Teaching Kitchen Art and Textiles workshops Resistant Materials and Product Design facilities Dance and Drama Studio Main Hall Music Practice Rooms Lecture Theatre Student Services Area

Beyond these plans, we have a comprehensive masterplan for the development of our estate so that students benefit from the best resources available. We are currently planning an exciting capital works scheme for next year. We can make significant improvements because our school is supported by a fantastic multi-academy trust that shares our ambition for this school to be a centre of excellence for the East Midlands.



Ultimately, the best thing about our school are the people who come here every day to make it such a special place to grow, develop and learn. We have a proud reputation for nurturing and developing the talent of teachers, leaders, and support staff so that they can continue to benefit from enhanced professional development opportunities. Staff retention rates remain very high at The Robert Smyth Academy due to the supportive approach that we take and the conducive environment for working that we provide.



This is a great place to work, and we are confident that once you visit, you will not want to leave! We welcome your interest in this position and we look forward to hearing from you.


Dan Cleary

Principal