Learning Mentor

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. As a Lead Partner to Teach West London, you could even complete your teacher training at William Perkin once you are ready to do so. 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.

William Perkin CE High School is a highly successful and heavily oversubscribed school which achieves exceptional outcomes for its students. It opened as a Free School in September 2013 and its progress measures at GCSE have consistently placed it in the top 1% of schools nationally and it has a flourishing sixth form with a particular specialism in STEM subjects. William Perkin works closely with The Royal Society and the Institute for Research in Schools (IRIS) to ensure our success as a centre of excellence for Science. It serves the local community in North Greenford but benefits from being part of the Twyford CE Academies Trust which is the top-performing MAT in the UK. The school is rated 'Outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted (May 2025) and was very successful in its SIAMS inspection (January 2024).

The Twyford Church of England Academy Trust (TCEAT) is a compact Church of England multi-academy Trust which 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. Over a 10 year period it launched three new schools Ada Lovelace, Ealing Fields and William Perkin, all of which have achieved progress outcomes ranking them in the top 5% of schools nationally, making TCEAT the highest attaining Trust in the UK for student progress by Year 11. TCEAT 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 TCEAT operates on collaborative principles with some central services to achieve consistency of provision. 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 high quality, peer-led CPD within a dynamic culture of self-improvement.

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.

Closing date: Midnight, Tuesday 13 October 2026. Interview date: Week commencing 19 October 2026. 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. The Twyford Church of England Academy Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME) and disabled people are currently under-represented among our staff, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.