Job Description

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 Shopbenefits 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 submit your CV. This will be passed onto the school for review. Should the school be interested in proceeding with your application, due to safer recruitment practices you will be required to complete our online application form on our careers website.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From 23,140.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/07/2025
Reference ID: Kings/LM/062025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025