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Academic Mentor - Maths

Coombe Dean School, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8ES

This job expired on 11 May 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 7am

• Date listed

  22 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,194.00 - £27,353.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Grade E, point 15-20

Academic Mentor - Maths job summary

We are seeking to recruit an outstanding Academic Mentor to join our team from September 2026 until August 2027, with a focus on Maths for specific students. The role will involve you working across the curriculum with students of differing abilities and needs.

We are friendly and supportive with our inclusive approach to all students, including those with additional needs.

We would welcome applications from candidates with the following experience, skills and qualities:

Experience of working effectively in a 'team around the learner' both with whole classes and small groups or individuals;

Track record of raising standards with young people across the ability range;

Passion for progress for all learners;

Ability to work flexibly for the best outcomes for young people;

Maths and English qualifications to at least Level 2

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.

Information about our key policies is available at: Coombe Dean School - Policies and Documents (this includes our DBS Policy, Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and Recruitment and Selection Policy).

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Coombe Dean School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1003 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Coombe Dean School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/coombe-dean-school

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