Maths Learning Mentor

Maths Learning Mentor

Full-Time 25132 - 28809 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Shorefields

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support secondary students in Maths, boosting their confidence and skills.
  • Company: Join a supportive secondary school with a focus on student success.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and excellent CPD opportunities.
  • Other info: Gain hands-on classroom experience with a clear pathway to teaching.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while kickstarting your teaching career.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Maths or a numerical discipline; passion for inspiring students.

The predicted salary is between 25132 - 28809 £ per year.

Job Details

Job Ref No. ECC5440-493S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Thurrock Band C

Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed

£25,132.14 - £28,808.61 actual salary per annum

37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm, Friday 8am - 3:30pm

38 weeks per year - Term time plus Inset days

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Fixed term to 31st August 2027

Are you a Maths graduate looking for a rewarding way to use your degree? Want to change how young people view numbers and build their confidence?

We are seeking a sharp, enthusiastic Maths Tutor to join our secondary school team and support our students develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in Maths.

Fast Track to Teaching

This role offers an excellent launchpad for a career in teaching. The successful candidate will be supported in enrolling onto a teacher training programme at our school from September 2027, making this a valuable opportunity to gain paid, in‑class experience to support long‑term career development.

What you\'ll do:

  • Targeted support: Deliver high impact sessions for students in Key Stage 4.
  • Bridge the gaps: Identify specific learning hurdles and design creative ways to overcome them.
  • Boost confidence: Turn "I can't do Maths" into "I'm loving this and I'm a Mathematician".

What we\'re looking for:

  • A degree in Maths (or a highly numerical discipline).
  • A genuine desire to motivate and inspire secondary school students.
  • Top-tier communication skills - you can explain tricky concepts simply and clearly.
  • Energy, patience and a positive attitude.
  • Work within a supportive, high-achieving Maths department.
  • Gain invaluable, hands‑on classroom experience.
  • For the right person, a clear, structured pathway into developing a fully‑fledged teaching career by Autumn 27.

Benefits

  • 2 week October half term
  • Support from highly experienced SLT members, and the wider trust network and collaboration with our other schools
  • Support network for all staff including managing workloads and work‑life balance
  • Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
  • Recognition of continuous service
  • Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust
  • Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Programme
  • Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
  • National Conditions of Service
  • Automatic enrolment into the Local Governance Pension Scheme

Legal and Safeguarding

St Clere's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre‑employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Shorefields

Contact Details:

Shorefields Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Maths Learning Mentor

Mathematics Knowledge
Communication Skills
Motivational Skills
Creativity in Problem Solving
Patience
Positive Attitude
Classroom Management