Science Mentor

Walderslade School, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LE

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  November 2025

• Closing date

  25 September 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  4 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE) Trust Salary Scale Points 04-11

Science Mentor job summary

The Walderslade & Greenacre Schools Partnership are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Science Mentor. As a Science Mentor you will play a crucial role in helping students develop a deep understanding and appreciation for Science.

As a Science Mentor, you will need to be passionate about supporting young people and committed to helping close attainment gaps, particularly for those who need extra support in building confidence with Science. This role is ideal if you're considering a career in teaching but are not yet at teacher training level.

You will need to be a strong team player, organised, and confident with administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the department. Creativity is also key—you’ll be responsible for the visual representation of the Science department, designing engaging displays and resources that inspire students.

Most importantly, you will need to be dedicated to putting students' needs at the heart of every decision you make, working collaboratively with staff to ensure all learners have the opportunity to succeed.

A good standard of education is essential, along with experience of working with children of a relevant age.

In return, we will offer you:

• An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
• Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD
• Care first employee assistance programme
• Non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover
• Membership of the local government pension scheme
• Two-week half term in October
• Cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please complete an application form which can be found on the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | The Walderslade & Greenacre Schools Partnership

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Victoria Delf Smith on 01634 861593 or via email delfv003@wgsp.org.uk.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.

Safeguarding Commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Walderslade School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 806 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Walderslade School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/walderslade-school

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