Learning Coach – Teign School

30 hours per week, 39 weeks pa (ie term-time plus five days)

NB – Part-time and job share applications welcomed; please state your preference in application

Grade C, scp 5 to 7:- £24,790 to £25,584 (full-time equivalent); £17,135 to £17,684 (actual pay range – approximately for 30 hrs/wk, 39 wks/pa)

Fixed-term – to start as soon as possible to 31 August 2025 initially – with a view to extend each year

Teign School are seeking to appoint a Learning Coach to join this highly successful secondary school to support learning in the classroom.

We are seeking to recruit inspiring, motivated and highly enthusiastic individual to encourage learning and who understands the importance of building confidence in order to access and improve learning across all levels. Some experience working with SEN would be an advantage; however, an understanding of SEN together with patience, good humour and willingness to learn are equally important.

This post may suit a recent graduate who wishes to gain experience of working in a secondary education setting before embarking on a teacher training course.

The successful candidate will:

• have experience of working with young people;
• have an understanding and experience of how young people learn and develop;
• be able to take the initiative and adapt strategies in order to work towards a successful outcome;
• be able to support all students to access the curriculum;
• be able to work as part of a team;
• be creative, flexible and have a positive outlook.

The full-time hours for a Learning Coach are 30 hours per week, 39 weeks pa but we would also welcome part-time or job share applications – please state your preference when submitting your application.

The closing date for applications is Monday 6 January 2025 (9am) with interviews to take place shortly after; please email completed applications to Ruth Atkinson, Headteacher’s PA – recruitment@teignschool.org.uk

ESW is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service