PGCE Mentor

About the role

PGCE MENTOR - Ambition ITT

DANES EDUCATIONAL TRUST

Internal Applicants Only

Fixed Term (for one year in the first instance)

TLR3 £1500

Please note: This post does not come with any timetable allowance

Required for September 2025

We are seeking to appoint a PGCE Mentor to support the academic development of Ambition ITT trainees through the reading and checking of their PGCE assignments. This role is ideal for a reflective and academically minded teacher with an interest in Initial Teacher Training and mentoring trainee teachers.

The postholder will work in partnership with the Amition ITT team to review PGCE assignments four times across the academic year, ensuring quality and consistency in academic writing and alignment with programme expectations.

Essential:

• UK Qualified Teacher status (QTS)
• Current employed in a school within the Trust
• Some understanding of PGCE programme requirements and structure
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to provide constructive, supportive feedback to trainees
• Professionalism and confidentiality when handling trainee work
• A natural aptitude to model the Trust’s core behaviours – ‘We display transparency, kindness and respect in all our interactions with others, and support each other in all our endeavours. We are tenacious in our desire to make the difference together’

Desirable:

• Understanding of Level 7 academic writing and assessment criteria
• Experience in supporting or assessing case studies or reflective academic writing
• Professionalism and confidentiality when handling trainee work
• Familiarity with referencing systems and academic convention
• A keen interest in the professional development of trainee teachers

Additional information:

• This is a non-teaching post (no timetable allowance), but it recognises the importance of academic mentoring with a TLR3 payment of £1500 for one year
• The work will be spread across four reading points during the academic year, aligned with Ambition ITT assignment deadlines

We can offer:

• A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school
• The support of a highly professional and committed staff team and the opportunity to expand your professional networks beyond the Trust through our external partnerships
• The opportunity to develop your career within an expanding multi academy trust with a track record of excellent student attainment and achievement
• Exceptional professional development opportunities both within the Trust and across the Teaching School Alliance
• The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

How to make an application:

• To apply, please submit a brief statement of interest (no more than one side of A4) outlining your suitability for the role and your relevant experience
• On a separate page, please add the contact details of a referee (either your Line Manager or member of SLT at your school)
• Completed applications to be submitted to Louisa Leonard, Head of ITT and ECT Development lleonard@danesedtrust.org.uk
• The closing date for submission of interest is Friday 4 Jul 2025 at 9am
• Interview date to be confirmed