Westbourne House School - Academic Mentor / Specialist Teacher

Summary

We are looking for a passionate professional to join our fantastic Individual Needs Department.

Detail

We are looking for a passionate professional to join our fantastic Individual Needs Department. The Department consists of academic mentors, learning support assistants, specialist teachers and an emotional behavioural coach, led by the individual educational needs co-ordinator (IENCo).

We are inviting applications from those looking for a Specialist Teacher role, as well as those looking to work in an in-class support role as an Academic Mentor.

Full and part time applications will be considered. Please give an indication of this on the application.

This is for a January 2026 start, therefore early applications are encouraged. It is a fixed term role until 3rd July 2026.

The successful candidate will ideally have the relevant experience of working within a school environment and the ability to establish positive relationships with children. We are looking for an individual with a calm and reassuring nature who values organisation and punctuality.

We can offer:

• Strong, supportive staff team

• Pension Scheme

• Use of the school’s facilities - swimming pool and sports facilities, subsidised staff yoga class

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• On-site parking

• Lunch provided

Closing date: 7th December 2025

We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. For this reason, early applications are encouraged.

Please apply by completing the application form. CVs may be attached, but not in place of the application form. Please return completed applications to Robyn Aubrey at hr@westbournehouse.org .

Westbourne House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with current and past employers, online searches, the Disclosure & Barring Service, overseas checks and the Secretary of State’s Prohibition List from Teaching and Management.

Documents

• Specialist Teacher (SEN) - Job Description PDF Document
• Academic Mentor - Job Description PDF Document