Keyworker - English & Maths
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,083 to £32,068 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Actual salary: £5,356 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 February 2026 |
| Location: | Crowborough, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | MARK Education Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
To support and lead pupils’ learning and to contribute effectively and with confidence to the classes in which you are supporting or groups you are leading in
To be familiar with the school curriculum, the age-related expectations of pupils, the main teaching methods and the testing/examination frameworks in the subjects and age ranges in which you are involved
To understand the aims, content, teaching strategies and outcomes for lessons in which you are supporting or leading in and the place of these in the related teaching programme
To use IT to advance pupils’ learning, and use common IT tools for personal and pupils’ benefit
To adopt a range of strategies, in line with the schools’ policy and procedures, including individual tutoring, to establish a purposeful learning environment and to promote good behaviour
To demonstrate and promote the positive values, attitudes and behaviour you expect from the pupils you work with
To monitor pupils’ participation and progress, providing feedback to teachers, appropriate Heads of Department and Key Stage 4 Progress and Attainment Manager and giving constructive support to pupils as they learn
To have high expectations of all pupils; respect their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds, and be committed to raising their educational achievement
To use clearly structured teaching and learning activities, to interest and motivate pupils and advance their learning
To build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration, and be concerned for their development as learners
To work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice
To contribute effectively to teachers’ planning and preparation of lessons
Working within a framework set by the teacher and appropriate Heads of Department, to plan your role in lessons including how to provide feedback to pupils and colleagues on pupils’ learning and behaviour
To contribute effectively to the selection and preparation of teaching resources that meet the diversity of pupils’ needs and interests
To contribute to the planning of opportunities for pupils to learn in out-of-school contexts, in accordance with school policies and procedures
To monitor pupils’ responses to learning tasks and modify your approach accordingly and evaluate pupils’ progress through a range of assessment activities
To contribute to maintaining and analysing records of pupils’ progress
To promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning activities in which they are involved
To advance pupils’ learning in a range of classroom settings, including working with individuals, small groups and whole classes where the assigned teacher is not present
Where relevant, to guide the work of other adults supporting teaching and learning in the classroom
To recognise and respond effectively to equal opportunities issues as they arise, including by challenging stereotyped views, and by challenging bullying or harassment, following relevant policies and procedures
To organise and manage safely the learning activities, the physical teaching space and resources for which responsibility has been assigned
To liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers, recognising their roles in pupils’ learning
To improve own practice, including through observation, evaluation and discussion with colleagues
General Support:
Report student and Academy issues in line with the Academy’s policies for health and safety, child protection, behaviour management etc
Attend meetings and training sessions as required
Be aware of and act in line with Academy policies and procedures as outlined in the Staff Handbook
Be involved in extracurricular activities, e.g. open days, presentation evenings as required
To handle all confidential correspondence and matters with discretion at all times
Performance Management
Participating in the Academy’s arrangements for performance management, professional development and the Academy’s arrangements for quality assurance and internal verification
Attend relevant CPD opportunities
Safeguarding
MARK Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
To support and lead pupils’ learning and to contribute effectively and with confidence to the classes in which you are supporting or groups you are leading in
To be familiar with the school curriculum, the age-related expectations of pupils, the main teaching methods and the testing/examination frameworks in the subjects and age ranges in which you are involved
To understand the aims, content, teaching strategies and outcomes for lessons in which you are supporting or leading in and the place of these in the related teaching programme
To use IT to advance pupils’ learning, and use common IT tools for personal and pupils’ benefit
To adopt a range of strategies, in line with the schools’ policy and procedures, including individual tutoring, to establish a purposeful learning environment and to promote good behaviour
To demonstrate and promote the positive values, attitudes and behaviour you expect from the pupils you work with
To monitor pupils’ participation and progress, providing feedback to teachers, appropriate Heads of Department and Key Stage 4 Progress and Attainment Manager and giving constructive support to pupils as they learn
To have high expectations of all pupils; respect their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds, and be committed to raising their educational achievement
To use clearly structured teaching and learning activities, to interest and motivate pupils and advance their learning
To build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration, and be concerned for their development as learners
To work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice
To contribute effectively to teachers’ planning and preparation of lessons
Working within a framework set by the teacher and appropriate Heads of Department, to plan your role in lessons including how to provide feedback to pupils and colleagues on pupils’ learning and behaviour
To contribute effectively to the selection and preparation of teaching resources that meet the diversity of pupils’ needs and interests
To contribute to the planning of opportunities for pupils to learn in out-of-school contexts, in accordance with school policies and procedures
To monitor pupils’ responses to learning tasks and modify your approach accordingly and evaluate pupils’ progress through a range of assessment activities
To contribute to maintaining and analysing records of pupils’ progress
To promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning activities in which they are involved
To advance pupils’ learning in a range of classroom settings, including working with individuals, small groups and whole classes where the assigned teacher is not present
Where relevant, to guide the work of other adults supporting teaching and learning in the classroom
To recognise and respond effectively to equal opportunities issues as they arise, including by challenging stereotyped views, and by challenging bullying or harassment, following relevant policies and procedures
To organise and manage safely the learning activities, the physical teaching space and resources for which responsibility has been assigned
To liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers, recognising their roles in pupils’ learning
To improve own practice, including through observation, evaluation and discussion with colleagues
General Support:
Report student and Academy issues in line with the Academy’s policies for health and safety, child protection, behaviour management etc
Attend meetings and training sessions as required
Be aware of and act in line with Academy policies and procedures as outlined in the Staff Handbook
Be involved in extracurricular activities, e.g. open days, presentation evenings as required
To handle all confidential correspondence and matters with discretion at all times
Performance Management
Participating in the Academy’s arrangements for performance management, professional development and the Academy’s arrangements for quality assurance and internal verification
Attend relevant CPD opportunities
Safeguarding
MARK Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.