Learning Mentor - Maths

West Norfolk Academies Trust; West Walton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK educational trust is seeking a motivated Learning Mentor to join their Maths team at Marshland High School in West Walton. The role involves working directly with students to enhance their understanding in Maths, addressing individual weaknesses. The ideal candidate will demonstrate dedication to student welfare and have a commitment to creating a supportive learning environment. This position is part-time for 27.25 hours per week during term time, with a competitive hourly salary.

Qualifications

• Motivated and dedicated individual to support student learning in Maths.
• Ability to demonstrate positive values and behaviours.
• Understanding of safeguarding policies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Work with students who need support in Maths.
• Lead intervention programmes during form time.
• Support class teachers in delivering lessons.

Skills

Ability to work one-to-one with students

Support small groups effectively

Positive attitude towards students

Understanding of educational needs

Job description

Marshland High School are seeking to appoint a motivated and dedicated Learning Mentor to join their friendly Maths team.

If you want to join a school where the learning environment enables every young person to feel happy, safe and valued, enabling them to achieve their best and you believe that all students, regardless of their personal circumstances can excel, then we want to hear from you.

Salary: Scale D, Point 5-6 £13.26 - £13.47/hour (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE, based on a 37hr week – please note that the salary is pro rata)

Hours: 27.25 hours/week, 39 weeks/year (Term Time + 1 week)

Email: [e-mail]

Marshland High School website: https://www.marshlandhigh.co.uk/

Purpose of the Job

To work with teachers to raise the learning and attainment of students in Maths, specifically those that are showing signs of underperforming.

Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Work on a one-to-one basis with students who have missed parts of the curriculum or who have specific weaknesses.
• Work with small groups of students during lesson times to either support their normal Maths lesson, or extend their understanding of specific topics.
• Work within a classroom supporting the class teacher to help aid pupils understanding.
• Lead the intervention programme for pupils during form time.
• Have a proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school.
• Demonstrate positive attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community.
• Have regard for the need to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following relevant statutory guidance along with school policies and practice.
• Demonstrate a level of subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role and apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils.
• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils, including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Understand their responsibility to share knowledge to inform planning and decision making.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.

This job description is current at the date indicated below but, in consultation with the post holder, it may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the post commensurate with the grade or job title.

Due to the routine of the school, the workload may not be evenly spread throughout the year. Flexibility of hours, and a flexible attitude and willingness to assist others in the team, when required is necessary.

For a full job description please click the link below.

Application and Dates

Closing Date for Applications: 15th January 2026

Interview Dates: w/c 15th January 2026

Start Date: February 2026

How to apply

For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.

Commitments and Legal Requirements

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.