Job details
Job reference: REQ00005558
Date posted: 09/12/2025
Application closing date: 12/01/2026
Location: Knottingley (Delta Academies Trust)
Salary: Leadership Scale points L1 to L5 (£40.93 to £45.17 per hour)
Contractual hours: 0
Basis: Casual
Job category/type: Education Support
Lead Mentor – Exchange Teacher Training
Delta Academies Trust is looking to appoint a Lead Mentor to join the Exchange Teacher Training (ETT) team on a casual basis. Ideally, we are looking to appoint in the Northeast region (Newcastle/Sunderland area) and/or Yorkshire Coast and Ryedale region (Scarborough and surrounding areas).
Reporting to the Deputy Head of Exchange Teacher Training (Mentoring), you will take oversight of the quality of mentoring and progress of a caseload of trainees. You will guard the quality of our provision by ensuring the effective delivery of our curriculum in school and alignment across the partnership.
You will also support the design and delivery of the ETT mentor training curriculum, as well as leading the coordination, trainee assessment and impact of the ITaPs. Where appropriate to your areas of expertise, you will contribute to the design and delivery of the curriculum including Intensive Training and Practice (ITaP) to ensure training experiences are of the highest quality.
This is a casual position, and you will be based at Education House in Knottingley, with a requirement to travel frequently to placement schools within a designated region. You will also have a link to the regional team.
Benefits
Financial Wellbeing
* Membership to the Teachers Pension Scheme
* Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
* Access to an extensive discounts platform
Physical Wellbeing
* 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
* Gym & fitness discounts
* Cycle to Work scheme*
* Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing
* Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme
* Menopause Support Service
* Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
* Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
Our Commitment
At Delta, we are passionate that our workforce reflects the communities we serve. Our ambition is that everyone regardless of level, role, or background will enjoy an environment of respect, inclusion and belonging. We actively remove barriers to ensure everyone is supported and can reach their potential with us. We take active steps to encourage people from a broad range of backgrounds to apply for jobs at Delta, as we believe a diverse, inclusive company will enable everyone to thrive. We are a disability confident employer and will make reasonable adjustments as required. We are committed to supporting part time and flexible working and believe getting the balance right is critical to personal and professional success.
Contact
If you would like a conversation about this post, please contact the Recruitment team by email or call 0345 196 0095.
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Delta Academies Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.
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