Maths Mentor/Teacher

Trinity School; Shaw; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare package

CPD support

Gym on-site

Job summary

Trinity School, part of the Newbury Academy Trust, is seeking a Maths Teacher/ Mentor to join our Mathematics Department. This role focuses on closing gaps in knowledge, building confidence, and delivering GCSE Maths to a small post-16 cohort needing to resit.

The successful candidate will mentor targeted students, deliver small-group teaching, manage the online tutoring programme, and support students both in and out of the classroom to help them achieve their very best.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with eligibility to teach in England.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above.
• Higher level Maths qualification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to use assessment data to identify gaps.
• Strong communication with students, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Identify and mentor targeted students to close gaps in mathematical knowledge.
• Deliver small-group teaching to support GCSE maths and resits.
• Manage our online tutoring programme for Maths.
• Support students in and out of the classroom to achieve their best.
• Liaise with families and teachers and align with Trinity's ethos.

Education

Qualified teacher

GCSE Maths

Higher level Maths qualification

Assessment data analysis

Student motivation

Independent workload management

Communication with students & families

Values-driven ethos alignment

Job description

Trinity School, part of the Newbury Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint a Maths Teacher/ Mentor to join our Mathematics Department. This is a rewarding role working with identified students to close gaps in knowledge and skills, build confidence and improve progress, alongside teaching GCSE Maths to a small cohort of post-16 students who need to resit. At Trinity, we have exceptionally high expectations, a strong sense of community and a deep commitment to belonging, inclusion and academic excellence. Working closely with the Maths team, the successful candidate will identify and mentor targeted students, deliver small-group teaching, manage our online tutoring programme, and support students both in and out of the classroom to help them achieve their very best. We are seeking applications from colleagues who:

Please note: The Trust reserves the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date. The school has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks, they will also be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act, and therefore the ability to fulfil all spoken and written aspects of the role with confidence in English will be required.

• are confident using assessment data to identify and address gaps in students' mathematical knowledge and skills
• are able to motivate and encourage students, building their confidence and resilience as learners
• are able to work independently, managing their own workload and meeting deadlines without close supervision
• are confident, professional communicators, able to liaise with students, families and teachers
• are values driven, reflective, and aligned with Trinity's ethos and culture

In return, we offer:

• A supportive, collaborative team culture
• A strong commitment to professional development at every stage
• Talented colleagues and enthusiastic students
• Financial Support for Career development
• A fully funded private healthcare package
• Subsidised rates in our on-site gym
• (for certain CPD courses tbc)

This post would suit either a qualified teacher or someone with GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at grade 4/C or above, a relevant higher level Maths qualification, and a genuine passion for helping students overcome barriers to learning in mathematics. Those looking to progress to a career in teaching would be supported.