Jobs

Learning Support Assistant/Learning Coach | College

Mount Kelly is seeking to appoint an experienced Learning Coach for a pupil who is supported by an EHCP. The role is part-time and temporary until July 2025 to support the pupil during studies for A Levels.

Working within the Personalised Learning department the successful candidate will think creatively; have patience; show empathy and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. An interest in History, Psychology and Politics would be an advantage. A formal qualification e.g. NVQ level 3 or equivalent is desirable, however, the successful candidate could also be qualified by experience. They will be able demonstrate an understanding of pupils with mild to moderate communication and interaction needs (ASC).

The role is 35 hours per week between the hours of 08.30 and 16.30 for 34 weeks per year.

Candidates should complete an application form which may be supported by a CV and/or coving letter to the Head Master at HR@mountkelly.com

Deadline for applications: 5pm on Monday 25 September 2023.

Interviews are likely to take place on Tuesday 3 October 2023. Early applications are encouraged.

Job Description | Learning Support Assistant/Learning Coach | College

Learning Support Assistant | Prep

Mount Kelly is seeking to appoint an experienced Learning Support Assistant to work one to one with a pupil at the Prep.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a similar role and will be flexible and sensitive to the needs of the child. Working within the Personalised Learning department the successful candidate will think creatively; have patience; show empathy and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. The ability to support across a range of subjects is also required. A formal qualification e.g. NVQ level 3 or equivalent is desirable and the successful candidate will be able demonstrate an understanding of dyslexia.

The role is part time and temporary for up to one year. The usual working hours are 3.75 hours per day usually between 8:30 and 12:15 Monday to Friday for 34 weeks per year.

Candidates should complete an application form which may be supported by a CV and/or covering letter to the Head Master at HR@mountkelly.com

Deadline for applications: 5pm on Monday 25 September 2023.

Interviews are likely to take place on Wednesday 4 October 2023.

Job Description | Learning Support Assistant | Prep

Catering

Thomas Franks are the catering partner for the Mount Kelly Foundation. For catering roles please refer to: 

Thomas Franks | Careers

Mount Kelly Teachers’ Standards

DBS

Mount Kelly, Mount Kelly Swimming Ltd and Mount Kelly Enterprises Ltd are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Charity Registration Number 306716

Safeguarding Statement

Mount Kelly is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance, which will include, if appropriate, a letter of good conduct from any country in which an applicant has worked or lived in within the last 5 years.  In addition, candidates will be required to satisfy further checks as outlined in safer recruitment practice.

CVs may be submitted as a supporting document, but applications must be completed fully including history of full employment and education.

The Mount Kelly Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here LINK.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Mount Kelly is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce. Mount Kelly will provide equal opportunities to any employee or job applicant and will not discriminate either directly or indirectly.  Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website and through the DBS filtering guide