We’re looking for a great Learning Coach (Teaching Assistant) and Crew Leader to join us at XP Gateshead.
“If I were to make a list of the best schools in the world, XP would be on that list.”, Ron Berger, Chief Academic Officer of Expeditionary Learning, a network of over 160 schools in the USA.
If you are looking for a model of schooling that dares to break the mould then this might just be for you.
XP Gateshead is a mainstream comprehensive 11-16 secondary school. We are deliberately sized, with 50 students in each year group. We offer a distinctive education for 250 pupils with an inclusive culture based around Crew and a curriculum delivered through carefully designed, academically rigorous Learning Expeditions mapped against national curriculum standards.
Equity is at the heart of our school model. We are committed to the success of all of our students and staff, regardless of their background or context. Our inclusive approach and school design means that we know our staff, students and families well.
We are looking for great people who want to become even better to join our school.
Learning Coach (Teaching Assistant) and Crew Leader
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our team. The opportunity to be part of a new and growing school is a genuine once in a lifetime opportunity.
You will join a “Crew” of dedicated professionals in an innovative new school setting with the purpose of improving life chances for young people in Gateshead.
Learning Coaches support all students with their learning in the classroom. Unlike most secondary schools, we have deliberately sized classes of 25 mixed ability students, and a Learning Coach in most classrooms, in addition to the teacher.
As a Crew Leader too, you would provide pastoral support and challenge to your Crew of 12 or 13 students, spending 45 minutes with them every day to ensure that they produce beautiful work, grow in character and see academic success. You will get to know your Crew extremely well and will be the first point of contact in the school for their families.
XP Trust is a group of internationally renowned schools, hosting hundreds of visitors from across the world every year.
The roles are based at our school in Gateshead however there is an expectation that colleagues will travel to XP Doncaster for continued professional development from time to time as necessary. There is an extensive induction process when joining our Trust.
XP Gateshead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service .
If you would like any further information please contact us by email at [email protected] or by telephone on 0191 481 4360.
Application forms can be downloaded below and all application forms should be returned directly to XP Trust [email protected] before the closing date
Position: Learning Coach (Teaching Assistant) and Crew Leader
Deadline for Applications: Wednesday 25th November
Pay Scale: Grade 6 Grade 6 (full time £26,846-£29,070) pro rata (£23,155-£25,073)
Hours: 37 hours – term time only
Start Date: 1st January 2027
Temporary or Permanent Position: Permanent
