• Are you looking to have a positive impact on children’s lives?
• Are you ready to make your next move to join a positive and welcoming school environment?
• Are you skilled at building positive and productive relationships with adults and children?
• Are you able to use your skills of personal organisation and initiative generously with others to promote the best outcomes for our children and families?

If the answer to these questions is YES – could you be the next ‘Bankside Best’ colleague to join our busy, passionate and successful inner-city team?

We are looking to appoint a Learning Mentor and Nurture Lead, who will support our children to develop emotional regulation skills, overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential. This is an exciting opportunity to join us in developing our targeted and specialist provision for children who may have been affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences, as well as those who require targeted or personalised support to develop their ability to learn within the classroom.

Our last Ofsted report noted: 

“Leaders have created a school that is an integral part of the community. They recognise the richness and benefits of serving a diverse community. Staff are very positive about the school. They feel valued. Leaders provide care and support for staff. All staff have high aspirations for their pupils.” (Jan 2020)

At Bankside, we are passionate about celebrating the diversity of our children, families and staff community. We value the experience and contributions of people from all walks of life. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

If you are interested in finding out more, we welcome visits to come and meet our lovely children and colleagues.  Contact the office (0113 336 8383) to arrange a suitable slot.

At Bankside, we are passionate about celebrating the diversity of our children, families and staff community. We value the experience and contributions of people from all walks of life. 

Please download the application/information pack from our website https://www.banksideprimary.org/vacancies

Submitting your application form – please read carefully:

• Closing date – 12 noon, 27th September 2024
• All completed applications must be submitted electronically to: recruitment@banksideprimary.org
• We can only accept Leeds City Council school support staff or teacher application forms and are unable to accept CV’s
• Any queries relating to this role should also be sent to recruitment@banksideprimary.org
• Please clearly indicate on your application form and accompanying email which role you are applying for. If your application is not labelled clearly we may not consider your application as we will not know which role you are applying for.
• Attachments should be saved with your name and which role you are applying for. 
• Please ensure you provide current and correct email addresses for all your referees.

Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview / observations.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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