KS5 Learning Mentor

Salary: Grade 5, Scale point 12-15. Starting salary for term-time only for 17.5 hours per week is £14,992. Closing date: Midnight Tuesday 13th October 2026 Interview date: W/c 19th October 2026 Working Pattern: Weds, Thurs and Fri (Friday leaving early) but could be open to negotiation We are looking to appoint a committed professional to the role of KS5 Learning Mentor at William Perkin CE High School. William Perkin Church of England High School was opened in 2013 and is part of the Twyford Church of England Academies Trust. Its GCSE results place it within the top 5% of schools nationally. The school is founded on the successful systems and approaches of Twyford Trust, with the principle difference that it is a distinctively Christian school with open admission criteria. The school is rated ‘Outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted (June 2015) and SIAMS (October 2016) and is oversubscribed on first choice applicants. A salaried stepping stone for aspiring teachers A graduate Teaching Assistant / Academic mentor role is perfect for aspiring teachers – gain the experience you need to apply for teacher training, whilst earning a salary. These roles may also suit graduates hoping to progress to Educational Psychologist or Speech and Language Therapist. 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
• An understanding of how secondary age students learn and think
• Strong organisational abilities, 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. 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. 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