Academic Mentor – Subject Tutor (Maths)

Stockport Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockport School is seeking an Academic Mentor - Specialist Subject Tutor to support Maths in class and small groups, including KS3/KS4 and Y11 GCSE focus. The role involves promoting academic skills and student well-being in a busy school environment.

The post is permanent, term-time with optional Inset Training days, start January 2026 or ASAP, with a scale 4 salary and practical progression opportunities within Stockport Council.

Qualifications

• GCSE passes in English and Maths at minimum grade C/4 or above.
• Graduate with a good honours degree or equivalent.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or HLTA status is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support Maths across class and small groups including KS3/KS4 and Y11 GCSE focus.
• Work alongside students to develop core academic skills and well-being.
• Contribute to a supportive and enriching learning environment.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Higher Education qualification

QTS or HLTA Status

Education

Honours degree

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Stockport School
Mile End Lane
Stockport
SK2 6BW
Tel: [phone]

Academic Mentor Subject Tutor (Maths)
Scale 4 (£27,274 - £29,071)
Actual Salary: £21,005 - £22,331
32.5 Hours
Mon Weds: 8:30am 4:00pm / Thurs: 8:30am 5:00pm / Fri: 8:30am 3:10pm
Term time, plus 2 Inset Training days only
Permanent
Start Date: January 2026 or ASAP thereafter

Application Deadline: Monday 2nd November 2026 9am

Do you have a strong academic background and a passionate interest in a core subject? Are you interested in helping young people develop their core academic skills? Can you play a role in supporting young people’s well-being and progress?

Stockport School is looking to appoint an Academic Mentor - Specialist Subject Tutor to support in Maths. The successful post holder will work alongside our students both in class and in small groups across the core subject areas. Student groups may consist of KS3 or KS4 students including a focus on the support of Y11 GCSE students.

Candidates should be well qualified with strong GCSE passes in at least English and mathematics, at minimum grades C or 4 and above, including additional strong GCSE and/or A Level passes (or equivalent) in other subject areas. It would also be desirable for a candidate to be a graduate with a good Honours Degree or other Higher Educational qualification, Qualified Teacher Status, or HLTA Status.

The school is a very popular over-subscribed school with year-on-year improving results and the quality and consistency of our in-class curriculum support and supportive intervention and enrichment supervision are important to our ongoing progress and success.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual who has the relevant experience, commitment and drive and who is passionate about encouraging every child to reach their full potential within a supportive academic environment. We welcome applications from colleagues who are determined to make a difference.

This opportunity may well appeal to candidates who wish to experience working in a school environment with a view to pursuing a career in education or to candidates who already have QTS but are looking for a change of direction. Academic Mentor Subject Tutors who decide to embark on this route will be supported in their applications for PGCE and Schools Direct training courses.

This School is 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’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced clearance by the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce.

We want our employees to have a good work life balance and in many job roles we can offer a range of flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from, and develop our workforce.

Supporting Documents

• Headteachers Introduction
• Working at Stockport School
• Job Description
• Person Specification
• Application Form