Job Overview

Coombe Girls’ School and Sixth Form is a comprehensive girls’ state secondary school, with a co-educational Sixth Form. The school is heavily oversubscribed and is committed to providing an excellent education to children in the local area. We are proud of the progress our students make from their starting points during their time with us: the school’s Progress 8 score is provisionally +0.65 and over 40% of GCSE entries were graded 7 to 9 last year. The school is proud to be part of the Coombe Academy Trust.

Our school is vibrant and diverse, serving the local area of New Malden. We value every individual and the rich wealth of experience, knowledge, values and beliefs they bring to our school. The experience and talent you will bring to our school will ensure we continue to provide the best education for our students and further increase the breadth of opportunity for the next generation. We particularly encourage applications from colleagues in underrepresented groups and welcome conversations about flexible working opportunities.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual as a Sixth Form Mentor and role model. The successful candidate will help support students to gain high levels of engagement in student learning and aspirations. Duties will include: administering supervised study sessions, mentoring specific students, supporting student wellbeing and accompanying trips.

We are ideally looking for candidates who can work 36 hours per week, term time only. However, as an employer, we support flexible working and are open to discussing part-time options with the right candidate.

Why Work With Us?

Coombe Girls’ School & Sixth Form is a fantastic and rewarding place to work. Our students are motivated and keen to learn while our creative, engaging staff is committed to providing exceptional teaching to our students. We take the wellbeing of our staff seriously and actively manage workload whilst retaining very high standards. Our staff are highly supportive of one another.

We are a Google school and staff are provided with a Chromebook to support their work. The school is within walking distance of New Malden train station with its fast, direct links to central London and into Surrey and Hampshire. For those travelling by car, parking is available in the school car park, and bike racks and showers are provided for colleagues who are able to cycle to work.

With regards to Personal Development, we pride ourselves on our commitment to CPD. Our staff is supported to access National Professional Qualifications and receives Thrive training. There are opportunities to work collaboratively across all five schools in the Trust (both primary and secondary) as well as with the central Trust team. The Trust looks to provide opportunities for growth for colleagues within the Trust.

Our Ideal Candidate:

Holds at least GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics, with a good degree in a relevant subject.

Experience working with young people or improving achievement in educational settings is desirable.

Demonstrates excellent literacy, numeracy and communication skills; works well independently and as part of a team, and meets deadlines consistently.

Highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated to raising student achievement and self-esteem while respecting their diverse backgrounds.

Builds effective mentoring relationships, employs strong listening and feedback skills, and helps students overcome barriers to learning.

Understands safeguarding, champions inclusion and promotes best practices aligned with the ethos of the school.