Teaching and Learning Coach & Mentor (TLR2)

Fairisle Junior School; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairisle Junior School invites applications for a Teaching and Learning Coach & Mentor (TLR2). This unique non‑class‑based role places you at the heart of shaping classroom practice, raising pupil outcomes and fostering a collaborative, ambitious school culture.

Joining the middle leadership team, you will model high‑quality teaching across Key Stage 2, lead coaching and CPD, and support colleagues to become the very best teachers they can be.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with successful classroom experience.
• Strong knowledge of Key Stage 2 curriculum and assessment expectations.
• Excellent communication and professional relationships with colleagues.
• Gives constructive feedback, coaching and mentoring.
• Uses data and assessment effectively to drive pupil progress.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in classroom practice and model high‑quality teaching across Key Stage 2.
• Create a coaching culture across the school with teachers striving to be the best.
• Provide strategic and practical leadership for coaching and mentoring colleagues to improve teaching and pupil outcomes.
• Plan and deliver CPD, targeted support and feedback that leads to improvements in practice.
• Support curriculum review and development for KS2 and assessment expectations.
• Mentor ECTs and contribute to whole‑school development and policy implementation.
• Assist with lesson planning and sequencing of lessons.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Data-driven instruction

Curriculum knowledge KS2

Feedback

Communication

Job description

Teaching and Learning Coach & Mentor (TLR2)

Fairisle Junior School

Are you an excellent teacher?

Do you love developing the practice of your colleagues?

Join Fairisle Junior School as our Teaching and Learning Coach & Mentor (TLR2) and play a central role in shaping classroom practice, raising pupil outcomes and supporting a collaborative, ambitious culture across the school. This is a unique non‑class‑based role, that reflects our commitment to believing every child needs an excellent teacher.

About Fairisle Junior School

The best way to learn about our school is to visit. If you would like to do this, please contact Robin Hayes, Headteacher via email on [e-mail].

Fairisle Junior School is a forward‑looking school where we expect success from every child. We have high expectations and are committed to continual improvement.

Our entire focus is on strengthening teaching and learning in every classroom – we believe this is what makes the difference.

About the role

You will join our middle leadership team with a TLR2 allowance and responsibility for day‑to‑day coaching and mentoring across the school. You will:

• Lead by example in classroom practice, modelling high‑quality teaching and excellent classroom management across Key Stage 2
• Create a coaching culture across the school, with all teachers wanting to be the very best
• Provide strategic and practical leadership for coaching and mentoring colleagues, to improve teaching and pupil outcomes
• Plan and deliver CPD, targeted support and feedback that leads to demonstrable improvements in practice
• Support curriculum review and development, using up‑to‑date knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum and assessment expectations
• Offer practical, hands‑on support and hold colleagues to account in a constructive, professional way
• Contribute to whole‑school development, policy implementation and the professional development of staff
• Act as a mentor to our ECTs
• Support with the planning of lessons and sequences of lessons

This role requires a visible, approachable leader who is comfortable working alongside colleagues in classrooms and who can translate school priorities into day‑to‑day practice.

About you— the ideal candidate

You will be a qualified teacher with successful classroom experience and a passion for improving teaching and learning. We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates outstanding classroom practice and a resilient, positive approach with both pupils and staff
• Has strong knowledge of curriculum requirements and effective pedagogical strategies for Key Stage 2
• Communicates clearly and builds strong, professional relationships with colleagues
• Gives constructive feedback, coaching, mentoring and facilitating professional learning
• Uses data and assessment effectively to drive improvements in pupil progress
• Shows integrity, high professional standards and a commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion