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Teaching and Learning Coach and Mentor (TLR2)
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Fairisle Junior School
Are you an excellent teacher?
Do you love developing the practice of your colleagues?
Join Fairisle Junior School as our Teaching and Learning Coach and Mentor (TLR2) and play a central role in shaping classroom practice, raising pupil outcomes and supporting a collaborative, ambitious culture across the school. This is a unique non-class-based role, that reflects our commitment to believing every child needs an excellent teacher.
About Fairisle Junior School
The best way to learn about our school is to visit. If you would like to do this, please contact Robin Hayes, Headteacher via email on
Fairisle Junior School is a forward-looking school where we expect success from every child. We have high expectations and are committed to continual improvement.
Our entire focus is on strengthening teaching and learning in every classroom – we believe this is what makes the difference.
About The Role
You will join our middle leadership team with a TLR2 allowance and responsibility for day-to-day coaching and mentoring across the school. You will:
- Lead by example in classroom practice, modelling high-quality teaching and excellent classroom management across Key Stage 2
- Create a coaching culture across the school, with all teachers wanting to be the very best
- Provide strategic and practical leadership for coaching and mentoring colleagues, to improve teaching and pupil outcomes
- Plan and deliver CPD, targeted support and feedback that leads to demonstrable improvements in practice
- Support curriculum review and development, using up-to-date knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum and assessment expectations
- Offer practical, hands-on support and hold colleagues to account in a constructive, professional way
- Contribute to whole-school development, policy implementation and the professional development of staff
- Act as a mentor to our ECTs
- Support with the planning of lessons and sequences of lessons
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This role requires a visible, approachable leader who is comfortable working alongside colleagues in classrooms and who can translate school priorities into day-to-day practice.
About You — The Ideal Candidate
You will be a qualified teacher with successful classroom experience and a passion for improving teaching and learning. We are looking for someone who:
- Demonstrates outstanding classroom practice and a resilient, positive approach with both pupils and staff
- Has strong knowledge of curriculum requirements and effective pedagogical strategies for Key Stage 2
- Communicates clearly and builds strong, professional relationships with colleagues
- Gives constructive feedback, coaching, mentoring and facilitating professional learning
- Uses data and assessment effectively to drive improvements in pupil progress
- Shows integrity, high professional standards and a commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion
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What We Offer
- A supportive, collaborative staff team committed to professional growth
- Opportunities to lead CPD, shape curriculum development and influence whole-school improvement
- A clear, impactful leadership role with day-to-day influence on practice and pupil outcomes
- Professional development opportunities to extend your leadership and coaching skills
- Very well-behaved children
- MPS/UPS pay with a TLR2 allowance
Application details
- Salary: MPS/UPS and TLR2 (£5658)
- Closing date: Monday 21st September 2026
- Interviews: Friday 25th September 2026
- Start date: Monday 4th January 2027
- How to apply: Complete the application form and send it directly to the Headteacher, Robin Hayes, at
Fairisle Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, identity and right to work checks, prohibition from teaching checks, and any other relevant pre-employment checks. Applicants will also be subject to online and social media checks where applicable.
We are committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
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