Academic Mentor

We are looking to appoint a committed professional to the role of Academic mentor at Ealing Fields High School. Ealing Fields High School, is part of the Twyford CofE Trust which is, in the most recent league tables, the highest performing Trust in the country. The school, and Trust, offers good promotion prospects for motivated and energetic teachers who support the ethos of our schools.    

An Academic Mentor is required to support students in Years 7 – 11 with Education Health and Care Plans, and to take the lead responsibility for students with learning and behavioural difficulties.

A salaried stepping stone for aspiring teachers

An Academic Mentor role is perfect for aspiring teachers – gain the experience you need to apply for teacher training, whilst earning a salary.

As a Lead Partner to Teach West London, you could even complete your teacher training at one of the Twyford Trust schools once you are ready to do so. Click here to find out more.

These roles may also suit graduates hoping to progress to Educational Psychologist or Speech and Language Therapist roles. 

Roles are up to 35 hours per week however part-time applications can be considered, particularly for three or four days per week. Exact hours per week will be discussed and agreed at interview and the salary will therefore be a pro rata figure according to the hours worked.

Successful Candidates will have:

• A sensible attitude, with the ability to be flexible, reflective and find solutions.
• Energy and enthusiasm.
• A commitment to the ethos of the school.

We offer:

• Excellent relationships within a strong team.
• On-the-job learning and development opportunities.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

 If you are a graduate aspiring to teach, we can offer: 

• Opportunity for a one-to-one meeting with a member of Teach West London’s initial teacher training team to offer you bespoke career support.
• Opportunity to work in KS3 and KS4 classrooms to provide you with a range of experience.
• Opportunity to work closely with the subject you aspire to train to teach in, allowing you to develop the necessary subject knowledge and familiarity with subject’s pedagogical approaches.

Ealing Fields High School, Ealing

Ealing Fields High School was opened as a Free School in 2016, and became part of the Twyford CE Academies Trust on 1st September 2017. Ealing Fields is the smallest of the Trust schools, with only 150 in each Year Group and therefore has a very compact community identity. The staff community is very positive, highly motivated and fully engaged in professional development. The school moved to its brand-new permanent site in Northfields in September 2020 and achieved a Progress 8 score of +1.34 with its first set of public examinations in 2022 which reflects our relentless commitment to providing the best possible education for all students.

Twyford CE Academies Trust

The Twyford Trust comprises four schools in the London Borough of Ealing. The Trust was established in October 2011 to enable an existing School, Twyford CE High School, to build on its successes and look outward to the large number of parents who were eager to become part of its community. The Twyford Trust aims to deliver outstanding education in a comprehensive school setting, and embraces the Twyford School motto ‘Life in all its fullness’, encouraging students to use their individual gifts wisely and well. Supported by the London Diocesan Board for Schools (LDBS), the Trust is the overarching organisation which provides support for all Trust schools. The Trust has a highly evolved common curriculum which has been devised by staff within the four schools. The Trust is also the hub of Teach West London and prides itself on the standards of peer-led CPD within a dynamic culture of self-improvement.

How to apply

Please follow the link to apply on our Vacancies page https://careers.twyfordacademies.org.uk/vacancies/vacancy-search-results.aspx

Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 9 October 2024.

Interview date: Wednesday 16 October 2024.

'The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process'.

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust’s Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.