Educational Mentor

Blackwater Academy is an alternative provision school, established in 2015 in Birmingham. Our main objective is to empower the young, nurturing their individual talent and building upon their strengths with a view to also helping families and the wider community. Growth and success have led to a second location in Tipton, and a third in Stourbridge.

It is our belief that every individual has been gifted with immense talents. Our aim is to help young people identify their strengths and support them to access the opportunities available to work towards a brighter future.

Our on-going commitment to raising standards for our young people is based upon the ideology of providing a holistic learning environment to meet their growing needs. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum designed to cater for the needs of all our young people.

Staff have high expectations from all our learners with the emphasis placed on building positive relationships with them. Ensuring the young people feel safe is the foundation of our success. A wide range of extracurricular activities including trips and outbound excursions all form an essential part of our school experience. Through our robust self-development and education programmes we aim to provide our young people with opportunities and experiences that will empower them to make a positive contribution to society.

We are proactive in ensuring the involvement from parents and carers and we promote when it is suitable, reintegration into mainstream education, Learners moving onto further education and employment are regularly achieved.

Educationall Mentor

Hours: 8:00-4:00 Monday to Friday (Term time only)

Pay: -£26,000.00 per year Pro Rata (Term Time plus 6 weeks)

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people?

Do you possess excellent behaviour management skills and thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment?

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join an Alternative Provision based in Stourbridge

Job Description:

As a Educational Mentor, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with challenging behaviours, helping them develop strategies to manage their emotions and improve their social skills.

Your main responsibilities will include:

· Building positive relationships with students and establishing a rapport based on trust and respect.

· Assisting in the creation and implementation of individual behaviour plans, tailored to each student's needs.

· Providing one-on-one or small group mentoring sessions to develop students' social and emotional skills.

· Implementing behaviour management strategies and interventions in line with the school's policies and procedures.

· Promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment by modelling appropriate behaviour and attitudes.

· Collaborating with teachers, support staff, and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to student support.

· Monitoring and recording students' progress and behaviours and reporting any concerns to the appropriate staff members.

· Encouraging students to take responsibility for their actions and supporting them in resolving conflicts.

Requirements:

Previous experience working with young people who exhibit challenging behaviours, ideally in an alternative provision or similar setting.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and external stakeholders.

Excellent behaviour management skills and the ability to implement effective strategies to support students' emotional and social development.

A patient and compassionate approach, with a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of young people.

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to promoting the welfare of students. Flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of students in a dynamic educational environment,

Salary is Pro Rata (Term Time plus 6 weeks)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00 per year

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Mentoring: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person