Sixth Form Academic Mentor

About the Post We are looking to appoint a passionate Sixth Form Academic Mentor to join our Sixth Form Team at Twynham School. We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to: support the development and implementation of strategies which will contribute to high quality learning, behaviour and achievement across the Sixth Form. work with identified students to support their approaches to academic study and providing interventions that will further improve their academic outcomes. provide timely and effective feedback to the Head of Year, Director of Sixth Form and other senior leaders as required. oversee the management of the Sixth Form study rooms ensuring that the climate and culture is conducive to high-quality academic study. assist in the organisation of ‘results days’ and to be present at both A-level and GCSE results day. provide administrative support to the Sixth Form team. support the Sixth Form team at the annual Sixth Form Open Evening and subsequent Open Mornings. work with subject teachers to support interventions for identified students which at times may mean working with students in their lessons or observing students in classes. work closely with the UCAS administrator and Oxbridge Co-ordinator to support interventions for university progression. work with the Careers team to organise the Year 12 work experience week. organise and run positive rewards programmes for attendance and attainment and organise the Sixth Form Student Ambassador scheme. promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies. What we can offer you An opportunity to work with wonderful children and their families Automatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range