Job Description

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/NA/24042

Location

Greenwood Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 7EB

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

24,049.00 - 26,520.00 Annually (Actual)


37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Closing Date

9:00am, 23rd Jul 2025

Start Date

1 September 2025

Positions Available

1

Interview Date(s)

Friday 25 July 2025
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About this Role

We are looking for a Science Learning Mentor to join our team here at Nottingham Academy, Secondary!

We are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated Science Learning Mentor to work throughout our secondary academy, supporting the social, emotional and mental health well-being of our pupils. Your role will include one to one and small group mentoring and support to improve academic progress and learning, including delivering a range of teaching and learning interventions to targeted pupils.


The ideal candidate will

Have experience of working with children & families in overcoming barriers to learning. Work closely with staff and outside agencies to ensure children at Nottingham Academy have excellent provision. Promote self-esteem, confidence and help children to become emotionally healthy. Have high expectations of themselves, striving for the best in everything they do. Be an enthusiastic, committed and ambitious team player; open to learning and professional development.

About us:

The Nottingham Academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT) is one of the largest 3-19 schools in the country, with its own nursery, primary, secondary and sixth form provision. We are an aspirational and inclusive Academy committed to our Respect Values. Through an inspirational curriculum, we facilitate great learning, exceptional progress and the development of character. We ensure all pupils achieve their potential and are ready for the next stage in their learning, training or employment.


We pride ourselves on having an outstanding staff team, committed to providing the best for every child. They encourage the children to develop confidence and independence by ensuring positive attitudes and high standards. Our impressive buildings provide an excellent learning environment for our younger Academy pupils.


More information can be found here: https://www.nottinghamacademy.org/

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.


A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy Eye tests & Spectacles Discount Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone Family friendly policies and time off for dependants Dedicated ECT support programme Access to exclusive offers and discounts of up to 20% across Dell systems and electronics Access to savings in childcare costs Supporting professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review Generous annual leave allocation Automatic pay progression Free parking on all sites Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education".


The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.


All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.



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Contact Details

Caryanne Clulow

01157483380

cclulow@nottinghamacademy.org