12.5 hours per week (hours can be flexible) - Required ASAP and until the summer termHighdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a very popular, over subscribed and successful school set in 30 acres of park land in Caversham to the north of Reading.We are looking to recruit an Academic Mentor to provide tuition to identified students, both one-to-one and in small groups, to support in English and overall academic development.The successful candidate will play a key role in assisting students to achieve their academic potential through the provision of high-quality mentoring and support.Suitable qualifications are required:• A Level (or equivalent) A*- C in Maths• GCSE Grade 5 (Grade C) or above in MathsWe welcome applications from mentors with or without Qualified Teacher Status.If appointed as an Academic Mentor, you would need to undergo a package of online training before beginning the role.Closing date: Applications considered on receiptFor details and an application form please visit our website: www.highdown.reading.sch.uk.Please return your completed application form to Miss Nicci Burns, Headteacher’s PA, by email to hnb@highdown.reading.sch.uk Highdown School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.We are also trained in safer recruitment and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and a ‘Prohibition fromTeaching ’check. Online searches will be completed prior to shortlisting.
