Maths/Numeracy Mentor

Maths/Numeracy Mentor 

Required as soon as possible

Grade 4

Part-time (hours flexible for an outstanding candidate)

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is seeking to appoint an outstanding Maths Mentor as soon as possible.  

St Thomas Aquinas is a large and thriving Catholic comprehensive school in the south of Birmingham. Along with eight local primary schools, it is part of growing Catholic Multi Academy. It is a place where staff and students from all faiths live out the school mission. Examination results in summer 2024 were outstanding (significantly well above national averages) and in the top group of schools nationally. Building on the ‘Good’ judgement by OFSTED, the Catholic Schools Inspectorate recently judged the school to be ‘Outstanding’ in all areas. As a result, we are an oversubscribed school and becoming more and more popular with families with waiting lists in every year group.

The Maths faculty is an undoubted strength of the school, achieving excellent outcomes for the last 3 years.

This role will involve:

-         small group extraction work and in-class support at key stage 3 & 4

-         some intensive 1:1 work to plug learning gaps in year 11

-         teaching a GCSE Resit class in the sixth form with the support of the Maths Faculty.

The successful candidate will have:

• previous experience working with children in an educational setting
• passion for teaching Maths
• some recent knowledge of the GCSE specification 
• an enthusiasm for helping students succeed

The role could suit a retired or former teacher wishing to return to the profession or a recent graduate interested in pursuing a career in teaching who would like to gain experience of the education sector. We would also welcome applications from classroom-based support staff with excellent mathematical skills, an understanding of the needs of our children, and a gift for teaching.  Hours can be negotiated for an outstanding candidate.

This is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate to work closely with another mentor amongst a team of strong teachers in the Maths faculty. They will be able to work flexibly whilst making a huge difference to lives of young people.  

Prospective candidates are encouraged to informally come and visit the school and discuss the role. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

St Thomas Aquinas is part of Lumen Christi who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested prior to interview, an enhanced DBS check, online searches, medical, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the Right to Work (RTW) in the UK. All applicants will also be required to provide two suitable references.