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Learning Coach

Teign School · Newton Abbot · Devon

Job description

Learning Coach

Fixed-term initially to start asap until 31 August 2027, with a view to extend each year

30 weeks per week,39 weeks pa (ie term-time plus 5 days)

Grade C, scp 6 to 7

  • £26,847 to £27,274 (full-time equivalent)
  • £18,557 to £18,853 (approximate actual salary range)

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.

Further details of the post are available on Teign School's website via Vacancies - Teign School, and if you have any queries, please feel free to email Miss Atkinson, Headteacher’s PA - ruth.atkinson@teignschool.org.uk. Applications must be made by submission of the My New Term application form on Vacancies - Teign School.

The closing date for applications is Monday 10 August 2026 (9am) with interviews to take place shortly after.

ESW is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service

Benefits

Grade C, scp 6 to 7

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About this school

Teign School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Good
Pupils
1,077
Avg teacher salary
£52,818
Pupil:teacher ratio
17.4:1
Academy trust
EDUCATION SOUTH WEST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3JG

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Salary
Grade C, scp 6 to 7
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
21 July 2026
Closing date
10 August 2026

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