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Nower Hill High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon an enhanced criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service; a prohibition from teaching check (teachers only); satisfactory references; the right to work in the UK; and a satisfactory health check. As a diverse and inclusive school we are committed to equality of opportunity for all of our staff and welcome applications that represent our very diverse school community. Applications from all individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, ethnicity, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please note that in line with the latest guidance from the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidelines we will now be performing online social media checks on candidates prior to offering a role.
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For all vacancies, please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting / interviews will be ongoing up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, the advert may close early.
GRADUATE INTERN TEACHING ASSISTANT
35 hours per week term time only 8.15am - 4.15pm (a one-hour unpaid break is incorporated in the hours.) Salary scale H2, at £27,729 pa which pro rata is £23,056.66.
Required for a September 2025 start with the opportunity for three days paid induction in July, an enthusiastic and committed person to support and work with students within and outside of the classroom. It is essential that applicants hold a degree qualification or equivalent.
The successful candidate will support students both in the mainstream classroom and also in a 1:1 capacity. The successful candidate will also be expected to lead small group sessions within the core subject areas of Maths and English. An interest in working with students with a wide range of special educational needs including emotional, social and mental health needs is essential, together with an interest in supporting second language learners. A caring, flexible and common sense approach is important.
This post is ideal for recent graduates who may be considering embarking on a career in teaching, health or social care, as you will have the opportunity to work with young people with a range of needs and benefit from the considerable experience of our Inclusion Faculty colleagues. Excellent CPD opportunities are available in our highly regarded Inclusion Faculty and many of our Interns move on to successful teaching careers or other professional careers working with children and young people.
Nower Hill is a high achieving co-educational, diverse school. At the most recent Ofsted inspection the school was rated “outstanding”. We have high all round standards and a warm, supportive environment.
We offer:
• a strong culture of professional development
• a supportive leadership team and colleagues
• A dedicated member of the Senior Leadership Team responsible for staff wellbeing
• Openness to consideration of flexible working requests
• a heavily oversubscribed school with high standards and high expectations
• students who are a pleasure to work with
• close proximity to North Harrow London Underground station.
We encourage candidates to apply via the TES website – please follow the attached link: https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/nower-hill-high-school-1005879
The Support Staff Application Form and Information for Candidates booklet can be found under documents in the left hand column. Please provide a letter (max 1 side A4) explaining why you are suited to the role with your completed application form.
Job Description and Person Specification
Closing date: 9am Monday 2nd June 2025
Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting / interviews will be ongoing. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, the advert may close
Student Engagement Mentor
36 hours per week, term time only, Monday to Friday, 8:15am–4:15pm. Salary scale H4 – £29,346 pa which pro rata is £25,099.63.
Required for an immediate start, subject to notice periods, we are seeking a compassionate, self-motivated and driven individual to join our Student Support Team as a Student Engagement Mentor. This is a key pastoral role, designed to increase the engagement of identified students and their families in all aspects of school life.
Initially, the focus will be on supporting students eligible for pupil premium funding and students from Black ethnic backgrounds, as these groups are currently experiencing lower academic outcomes. Over time, the target cohorts and priorities may evolve in response to emerging data.
This is a varied and rewarding position involving direct student support through one-to-one and small group work, with a focus on:
- Motivation, wellbeing, and engagement
- Improving attendance, punctuality, and behaviour
- Strengthening relationships between students and staff
- Reducing internal exclusions
- Building meaningful connections with families and external agencies
The exact focus of the role will be agreed in line with your experience and strengths and reviewed regularly through supportive line management.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about inclusive education and student welfare
- Has experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school or similar setting
- Is skilled at building positive relationships with students, staff, and families, including those who may be harder to reach
- Demonstrates resilience, flexibility and a solution-focused mindset
- Has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and closing the attainment gap
Why Join Nower Hill?
- A school rated Outstanding by Ofsted (November 2023)
- A diverse, high-achieving, and heavily oversubscribed school
- A strong culture of professional development
- A dedicated senior leader for staff wellbeing
- A collaborative, supportive staff team
- Excellent transport links (close to North Harrow Underground Station)
- Openness to considering flexible working requests
If you're ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become part of a vibrant, caring school community committed to inclusion and excellence.
We encourage candidates to apply via the TES website – please follow the attached link: https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/nower-hill-high-school-1005879
The Support Staff Application Form and Information for Candidates booklet can be found under documents in the left hand column. Please provide a letter (max 1 side A4) explaining why you are suited to the role with your completed application form.
Job Description and Person Specification
Closing date: 9am Friday 6th June 2025
Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting / interviews will be ongoing. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, the advert may close
Thank you for your interest in Nower Hill High School.
