Job Description

English Academic Mentor | Hackney | September 2026 Start

A high-performing secondary school in Hackney is seeking an English Academic Mentor to join from September 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis until July 2027, with strong potential for extension beyond the initial contract. This opportunity is ideal for a high-achieving graduate with strong child-centred experience looking to gain valuable secondary school experience supporting KS3–KS4 students across English and Literacy intervention.

The school has developed a strong reputation for academic progress, inclusion and SEND provision, with English outcomes consistently above national averages at GCSE. Leaders have invested heavily in targeted literacy intervention, enabling students with additional learning needs to access the curriculum successfully. Reading comprehension, vocabulary development and extended writing are embedded across KS3–KS4 through structured teaching and intervention programmes. SEND support is also a major strength, with specialist staff working closely alongside classroom teachers to provide consistent academic and pastoral support.

English Academic Mentor – September 2026 | Hackney
£444–£513 weekly via PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)

What the school offers:
• Long-term contract until July 2027 with potential extension
• Specialist literacy intervention teams and strong SEND support systems
• Weekly CPD focused on behaviour, safeguarding and adaptive teaching
• Opportunities to observe experienced English teachers and intervention staff
• Clear pathways into teacher training and future school-based roles

The role will involve:
• Supporting KS3–KS4 students through targeted English interventions
• Delivering small-group and 1:1 literacy support sessions
• Assisting students with SEND to engage successfully within lessons
• Monitoring pupil progress in reading, writing and classroom participation

The successful candidate will hold a strong English-related degree from a leading university alongside excellent communication skills and strong child-centred experience. The school is seeking someone proactive, patient and genuinely interested in supporting young people within education.

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