Learning Mentor - Maths - (Maternity Cover)
Springwood High School, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AW29 days remaining to apply
Start date details
01 Sept 2026
Closing date
21 May 2026 at 1am
Date listed
22 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- Scale D, Point 6, £13.47/hour
Learning Mentor - Maths - (Maternity Cover) job summary
Springwood High School is currently looking to appoint a dedicated and motivated Learning Mentor specialising in Mathematics to join our vibrant department on a Maternity Cover basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed professional to join our team and play a pivotal role in supporting our students' academic development.
Springwood High Schools Mathematics Department follow a mastery curriculum with a focus on deepening understanding at the heart of all lessons. Pupils enjoy their Maths lessons and our staff are hardworking, dedicated and passionate about developing our students, themselves and the department. We have a bank of resources that staff can use if they wish to, as well as subscribing to mathspad, mathsbox, Dr Frost and hegarty maths. We have close links with the Cambridge maths hub and the AMSP, and are keen to get students involved in extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities. We host regional competitions for our local primary and secondary schools and also take part in the UKMT maths challenges
Start Date: 01 Sept 2026
Hours: 33.75 hours/week, 39 weeks/year, (Term Time + 1 week)
Salary: Scale D, Point 6 - £ 13.47/ hour, approx. £20,299/year (Salary £25,989 FTE, based on a 37hr week – please note that the salary is pro rata)
Temporary Fixed Term Contract – 1st Sept 2026 to 31st August 2027
Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
Springwood High School: https://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk/
Purpose of the Job
To support students in Maths, specifically those that are showing signs of underperforming, helping them overcome their barriers to learning and fully engage with lessons to become more effective learners, and to improve academic progress.
Responsibilities, but not limited to:
- Work on a one-to-one basis with students who have missed parts of the curriculum or who have specific weaknesses.
- Work with small groups of students during lesson times to either support their normal Maths lesson, or extend their understanding of specific topics.
- Work within a classroom supporting the class teacher to help aid pupils understanding.
- Lead the intervention programme for KS3 pupils during form time.
Job context and flexibility
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.
Due to the routine of the school, the workload may not be evenly spread throughout the year. Flexibility of hours, and a flexible attitude and willingness to assist others in the team, when required is necessary.
Personal and Professional Conduct
We expect every member of our Trust to lead by example. This means demonstrating integrity and high ethical standards in all interactions—whether on-site or in the community—to safeguard our professional reputation and the trust of the public.
For a full job description please click the link below.
The duties and responsibilities listed in the job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.
Closing Date for Applications: 21st May 2026
Interview Dates: w/c 1st June 2026
Start Date: 1st Sept 2026
How to apply
For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the post holder will share this responsibility, therefore appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check with barred list. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Springwood High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1957 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Springwood High School website
Springwood High School, part of West Norfolk Academies Trust
With more than a hundred years of history, Springwood provides an education for boys and girls aged between eleven and eighteen in King's Lynn.
We are a comprehensive school with Specialist Performing Arts Status and a long history of providing an excellent education to pupils in West Norfolk.
Our School is part of West Norfolk Academies Trust, dedicated to ensuring that every student gains the best qualifications possible. We believe that excellent academic qualifications provide each student with the best life chances and opportunities to ensure a successful and fulfilled future. In the last two years the percentage of students gaining 5 higher grades including English and Maths has risen significantly.
We have a high expectation of both our teachers and our students, set challenging targets for all and support each other to achieve them. We work hard to monitor accurately the progress of students, celebrate academic success and intervene where necessary.
A positive attitude to learning is an essential aspect of academic success. Our teachers regularly assess how engaged each learner is in their studies using an attitude to learning score. We celebrate students who have a good attitude to their studies and actively encourage those who need to improve in this area.
We offer a wide range of opportunities, both within and beyond the classroom - it is vital that every student participates in other areas of school life. Springwood expects every student to take part in other aspects of our offer to them including;
Competitive Sport
Dance Performances
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Drama Performances
House Competitions
Music Performances
Lunchtime clubs
Numerous foreign visits and exchanges
To view our latest OFSTED report please visit http://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk
We are part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust whose aim is to challenge and support a small group of schools to provide an excellent education for the young people of West Norfolk.
The Trust works in a supportive partnership with Primary and Secondary schools with each school maintaining their unique identity and ethos.
The schools work together to ensure maximum benefit for all students through economies of scale and shared resources.
The Trust clear strategic vision for the future is based around four key areas:
Maximising student achievement
Ensuring each student is engaged with the school
Ensuring our students have access to world class resources
Delivering outstanding teaching and learning
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