Learning Coach
| Company: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
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| Salary: | Full FTE - PCC SCP 9 (£28,239) - SCP 11 (£29,761): ACTUAL SCP 9 (£24,155) - SCP 9 (£25,457) ACTUAL |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Portsmouth, PO3 6RB |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 28 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
Miltoncross is an academy at the heart of its community that has very high aspirations for all of its staff and students. We
operate by the core values of Work Hard. Be Kind. No Excuses in order to foster a learning community where everybody values each
other and everybody values the power of learning. We offer a supportive and collegiate working environment where we all have the
same goal - outstanding learning for children. We are now one year into building a fresh, optimistic and sustainable culture where
staff and students are always fulfilled because they know that they are doing their best work for the right reasons. Our systems
and structures are designed to liberate staff and students, freeing us all up from the challenges of uncertainty and relentless
workload which in turn enables creativity, excitement and essentially, it makes coming to school enjoyable for all! To understand
this better, do ask to read our Blueprint for Brilliance which outlines everything we do, why and how. This could really help you
make an informed decision about whether this is your next career move or not. We think it should be! Staff and students enjoy
their days in excellent modern buildings with superb facilities.
We are located on the West of Portsmouth and access is easy from the M27 or A27. Many staff commute easily from Southampton,
Hampshire, Isle of Wight and West Sussex either by car or by public transport. The Learning Coach is a dedicated advocate for a
small cohort of pupils, providing tailored academic and pastoral support to help them flourish. Through personalised planning,
in-class assistance, and close collaboration with families and staff, the Learning Coach ensures that each student’s unique needs
are met and their progress is regularly reviewed and tailored. To always practise and teach the academy’s core values: Work Hard.
Be Kind. No Excuses. At Miltoncross Academy we are resolutely dedicated to ensuring that those students most in need are very well
supported to succeed academically in school. It is our ambition that all of our disadvantaged students leave school with academic
qualifications that match their more affluent peers and that their success is never hampered by any existing disadvantage.
This role allocates disadvantaged students with a dedicated in-school academic and pastoral support, whose primary role is to help
their tutees overcome barriers to strong outcomes. This is done by meeting each tutee on a regular basis, setting goals, liaising
with teachers, monitoring attendance and progress and liaising very closely with parents and families alongside any additional
practical support. This role is key to our strategy to raise disadvantaged students’ outcomes and the successful applicant will
report directly to and work closely with Teachers and support staff alike. The successful candidate will be working in an
established team of Learning coaches and supported by our senior Learning coach team and as such the successful candidate will
need to be a strong team player who is willing and keen to help and support others. It is a role that has the potential for the
right candidate to be hugely rewarding but it does require staff who are very strong, empathetic listeners and communicators and
who are determined in seeking the very best for their tutees. We think this is a really exciting opportunity to work 1-1 with
students and make a real difference to young people’s lives
Please be aware that if we receive suitable applicants, we reserve the right to interview candidates early and if appropriate
close the advert before the listed closing date. As such if you are interested in the role I would recommend applying at the
earliest opportunity. Full safeguarding and tutoring training will be given alongside clear line management and team meetings to
ensure significant impact of your work is achieved. Miltoncross is a cheerful place to work where everybody pulls in the same
direction and works hard to ensure that we give our students the excellent service that they deserve. If you wish to discuss the
role or come for a look round, please contact the Deputy Head Teacher (Hayley Forbes) at hayley.forbes@miltoncross-tkat.org.
Working for TKAT: In return, as an employee of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), you will benefit from:
●A wide variety of opportunities for professional development, including the potential to develop your career at more than one
TKAT academy;
●Opportunities to work flexibly, where possible;
●Our support for your wellbeing at work; and
●The rewards of working to improve the life chances of our pupils.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual
experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications
from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
Safeguarding TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share
this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check. Equal Opportunities TKAT is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable
candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All
applications are treated on merit. This includes applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part time or on a
flexible basis.
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