Job Description

Academic Mentor | Lewisham

Are you a graduate looking to build a career in education? A secondary school in Lewisham is looking for a motivated Academic Mentor to support pupils with their academic progress, confidence and engagement in the classroom.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who enjoys working with young people and wants to gain practical experience in a secondary school. You will work alongside subject teachers to help pupils strengthen their understanding, develop effective study habits and approach their learning with greater confidence.

November Start | £500–£550 per week | Full-Time

What the school can offer an Academic Mentor:

• Valuable classroom experience in a secondary school.

• The opportunity to support pupils across core subjects.

• Experience working with pupils who need additional academic guidance.

• Support from experienced teachers and pastoral staff.

• Opportunities to develop behaviour management and communication skills.

• A strong foundation for a future career in teaching or education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group academic support.

• Supporting pupils with English, Maths and other curriculum subjects.

• Helping pupils prepare for assessments and improve their study techniques.

• Encouraging positive learning habits and classroom participation.

• Working with teachers to identify areas where pupils need further support.

• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.

The successful Academic Mentor will:

• Hold a degree and have strong A-Level results or equivalent qualifications.

• Have a good understanding of core academic subjects.

• Communicate confidently with secondary-aged pupils.

• Be patient, proactive and enthusiastic about education.

• Be interested in pursuing a career in teaching or a related field.

The Academic Mentor position is full-time, Monday to Friday, starting in November and continuing until the end of the academic year. If you are a graduate looking to gain meaningful school experience while making a difference to pupils' education, this could be the ideal next step.

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