Learning Mentor and Re-Integration Mentor at The Forum Centre

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity within our school for a Learning and Re-Integration Mentor (LRM) to join the support team at The Forum Centre. The position is up to Dorset Grade 9 (dependant on qualifications), to reflect the responsibility and significance of the roles. The aim of this post is to proactively support our dual-registered pupils in their return to education through bespoke packages of support, transition into The Forum Centre, or back to their mainstream schools. 37 hours per week, time term only.

You will work to significantly increase pupil's attendance and ensure that both pupils and families are guided and supported in accessing additional resources. Classroom assistance will be minimal as the role is primarily pastoral, involving travel within the county to visit schools, community provision and vocational provision, as well as supporting pupils within their homes.

You will collaborate closely with our attendance and safeguarding teams, teaching and support staff, mainstream schools and other professionals and stakeholders. Excellent communication skills are essential, along with the confidence and professionalism to effectively engage and challenge stakeholders when necessary. You will be expected to work to a high standard and have substantial experience in working with multi agency teams to develop strategic plans that support each child's educational journey.

Ideal Candidate

The position is challenging but rewarding and will require you to work both alongside teachers and other education professionals as well as independently, under teachers' direction, supporting the work of groups of children and individuals. Duties are varied, depending on the age and special needs of the pupils concerned.

• Good team player
• Patient
• Understanding
• Ability to establish rapport with young people within the Centre and in the community.

Requirements

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff to share.

The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.

The role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

Benefits

The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.

The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert.

The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.

Other Information

The Forum Centre values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.