An Outstanding secondary school in the Wembley area of Brent is offering a permanent Graduate Intern position from September, designed for high-achieving graduates who want meaningful responsibility from the outset. This is not a typical support role. As a Graduate Intern, you will work across the school while also taking on responsibility as a Year Group Leader, supporting the pastoral and academic progress of a defined cohort of students. The school is academically strong, with well-established systems that allow staff to focus on clarity, consistency, and pupil outcomes. For a Graduate Intern with ambitions in teaching, this role provides a rare blend of classroom exposure and leadership experience early in your career.
The Graduate Intern role is structured to develop confident, capable future teachers. You will work closely with senior pastoral leaders and experienced teachers, learning how behaviour systems, safeguarding, and academic tracking operate in practice. The school invests heavily in internal development, and Graduate Interns are given clear guidance alongside increasing responsibility as they grow into the role. This is an environment where expectations are high, but support is deliberate and well organised. Many who begin as a Graduate Intern here move into teacher training with a strong foundation in both teaching and pastoral leadership.
Key highlights:
* Graduate Intern – permanent, full-time role starting September
* Salary circa £32,000 pro rata
* Wembley, Brent (NW London) with excellent transport access
* Ofsted Outstanding secondary school with high academic outcomes
* Includes responsibility as a Year Group Leader
* Ideal for Russell Group graduates aspiring to teach
* Clear progression into teacher training within the school
What you’ll be doing:
* Support teaching and learning across a range of subjects at KS3 and KS4
* Lead pastoral support for a designated year group alongside senior staff
* Monitor attendance, behaviour, and academic progress of assigned pupils
* Deliver small group interventions to support learning and engagement
* Liaise with teaching staff to ensure consistent support for students
* Contribute to the organisation of assemblies, events, and enrichment activities
Ideal candidate for this Brent school:
* Russell Group graduate with a strong academic record (2:1 or above)
* Clear ambition to move into teaching or school leadership
* Confident communicator able to lead and build rapport with students
* Organised and capable of managing responsibility across academic and pastoral areas
* Committed to a permanent Graduate Intern role from September
Why join this Brent school?
* Opportunity to take on Year Group Leader responsibility early in your career
* Strong academic culture with students who respond well to clear expectations
* Pastoral systems are well established, allowing you to learn effective practice
* Senior leaders actively mentor Graduate Interns with regular feedback
* Proven track record of progression into teacher training programmes
* Located in Wembley with strong transport links across North West London
How to apply:
If you are ready to step into a Graduate Intern role in Wembley with real responsibility from day one, apply via this listing. Shortlisting will begin shortly ahead of September start dates.
This Graduate Intern position offers a direct route into teaching with the added depth of pastoral leadership experience. It is well suited to graduates who want to build both confidence and credibility before entering the classroom as a qualified teacher
Salary description
£28000.00 - £32000.00 per year