Learning Coach (Mentor) (Ysgol Maesydderwen)

Salary: Grade 6 Point 11 to Point 14 £28,142 to £29,540 per annum pro rata £14.58 to £15.31 per hour

Learning Coach (Mentor) (Ysgol Maesydderwen)
Job description
Learning Coach (Mentor) - Maternity Leave Cover

Required March 2026

37 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Term time only (39 weeks per year)

Salary: Grade 6 - Point 11 to 14

£28,142 to £29,540 per annum pro rata

(£14.57 to £15.30 per hour)

An exciting opportunity to join the Wellbeing Team and make a contribution to the next stage of improvement of a forward-thinking school

Ysgol Maesydderwen is situated in beautiful south Powys, the catchment area of which includes part of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Waterfall Country. Ideally situated in the small town of Ystradgynlais, the school is within easy reach of Cardiff, Swansea and South-West Wales.

The Governors are looking to appoint a Grade 6 Learning Coach, to provide maternity cover and to join our highly effective and committed Wellbeing team. Starting in March, we are looking to appoint a well-organised and efficient person who is able to assist and support the learning of learners or groups of learners and assist in providing general care, safety and welfare of learners.

A commitment to help all young people and staff to achieve their best and a shared belief in our inclusive ethos is expected of all staff.

We can offer you:

• enthusiastic, confident and friendly learners and colleagues;
• a fantastic building with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology;
• outstanding support and development tailored to you, wherever you are in your career;
• an opportunity to join a highly supportive team;
• a school with an inclusive ethos to ensure all learners make progress in all activities and experiences.

This is a real opportunity for you to make your mark, and as a forward-thinking school with access to high-quality CPD for all, there are always opportunities for career development for ambitious and committed colleagues. If you have the drive and ambition to help support our vibrant and thriving school, then this will be the ideal position for you.

If you have any further queries about the above role please feel free to contact the school via ehopkins@maesydderwen-hs.powys.sch.uk . Please mark the query FAO of Emma Hopkins.

The closing date for this post is midday on Friday 6 February 2026.

To apply for the role please download the application form and return to Emma Hopkins via ehopkins@maesydderwen-hs.powys.sch.uk .

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check.

If you have any further queries or issues with the above then please feel free to contact me.