Academic Mentor
| Company: | Twyford Academies Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Salary: Grade 5, Scale point 12-15. Term Time Only for or 35 hours per week is £29,985 - £31,318 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, W5 4EJ |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 1 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Closing date: Midnight 1st November 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 2nd November 2026
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.
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.