Raising Achievement Mentor (Maths)

Are you motivated by seeing learners overcome barriers and achieve more than they thought possible? Do you enjoy working closely with young people to guide, support and inspire them? If this sounds like you, the Raising Achievement Mentor for Mathematics role at Caister Academy could be your next step.

Job Title: Raising Achievement Mentor for Mathematics

Location: Caister Academy, Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk

Salary: Scale D, points 5-6 £25,583 - £25,989 (FTE), actual £20,518 - £20,843

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 34.5 hours, 39 weeks. 8:00 – 16:00 Mon-Thurs, 8:20 – 15:30 Friday

Application Closing Date: 19th April 2026

Interview Date: w/c 27th April 2026

About You

Caister Academy are seeking someone who enjoys working with young people and takes pride in helping them grow. You’ll be the kind of person who notices the small wins, celebrates progress, and believes every student can succeed with the right support. Patience, positivity, and the ability to build trusting relationships will be at the heart of how you work.

You’ll bring experience from an educational setting and feel comfortable supporting learning in a variety of ways, whether that’s guiding a student 1:1, leading a small group, or helping a teacher create an inclusive and purposeful classroom. You’ll be organised, adaptable, and ready to take initiative, while also knowing when to seek guidance from colleagues. Above all, you’ll be someone who wants to make a meaningful difference - supporting vulnerable learners, championing inclusion, and contributing to a team that puts students at the centre of everything it does.

Our Ideal candidate will have:

• GCSE English and Maths, minimum Grade 4 or equivalent

• Proven experience working in an educational environment

• Ability to use initiative and apply sound decision-making skills

• High expectations of self and others

About the Mathematics Department

The Mathematics Department is a supportive and collaborative team of seven teachers, soon to be eight with the addition of a Raising Achievement Mentor. The team includes a Head of Department, Lead Practitioner, Director of Interventions and dedicated classroom teachers, all working together to deliver a high‑quality, Creative Education Trust co‑designed curriculum supported by strong in‑house resources.

We are committed to staff development, with potential pathways into Initial Teacher Training for the right candidate. Students benefit from a rich mathematical experience beyond the classroom, including trips to Bletchley Park and the Royal Observatory, as well as participation in UK Mathematics Trust challenges.

About Caister Academy

Caister Academy is a vibrant, community-rooted school where high expectations and strong values shape every student’s journey. We believe that by removing barriers to learning, we empower young people to achieve excellent outcomes and lead fulfilling, successful lives.

If you would like to get a feel for what it is like to work at Caister Academy, we encourage you to watch our recruitment video – it offers a genuine glimpse into our culture, our values, and the enthusiasm that drives our school community.

Caister Academy was founded in 1950 to serve the local area and has grown to welcome students from surrounding villages and Great Yarmouth. Since joining the Creative Education Trust in 2015, we have flourished as an 11–16 co-educational school, with a specialism in literature and the performing arts.

We are proud of our past, passionate about our present, and ambitious for our future. We invite you to join our community and be part of a school that celebrates heritage, values character, and champions success. To find out more please visit our website.

About Creative Education Trust

Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.

We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.

We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.

Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.

Ready to Join Us?

Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at recruitment@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.

Essential Information

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.