Job title: Humanities Graduate
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Senior Leader
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Barking & Dagenham, East London
Job published: 18-06-2026
Job ID: 121385

Job Description

Humanities Graduate | Barking and Dagenham

 

Are you a highly motivated and enthusiastic Humanities Graduate looking to gain valuable school-based experience before progressing into teaching? A successful and high-achieving secondary school is seeking a confident Humanities Graduate to join their team as an Academic Mentor.

 

As a Humanities Graduate, you will support students across KS3, KS4 and potentially KS5, delivering targeted 1:1 and small group interventions to help raise attainment and build confidence in Humanities subjects. You will work closely with class teachers to support both high-achieving students and those requiring additional academic support, helping all learners reach their full potential.

 

Why choose this Humanities Graduate role?

  • Opportunity to earn up to £600 per week
  • Gain valuable classroom experience within a high-performing secondary school
  • Support GCSE and A-Level students across Humanities subjects
  • Work within a supportive department with teacher training opportunities available
  • Help students develop confidence, academic skills and aspirations for top universities
  • Excellent preparation for a future career in teaching

 

The school is looking for a Humanities Graduate who:

  • Holds a degree in History, Geography, Religious Studies or a related subject from a leading university
  • Has strong subject knowledge and excellent communication skills
  • Is passionate about education and supporting young people
  • Can build positive relationships with students from a range of backgrounds
  • Is considering a future career in teaching or education

 

This Humanities Graduate role is ideal for an ambitious graduate looking to make a genuine impact within a school environment while gaining the experience needed for future teacher training applications.

 

If you are a proactive and enthusiastic Humanities Graduate eager to begin a rewarding career in education, we would love to hear from you.

 

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Humanities Graduate in Barking and Dagenham. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Humanities Graduate role.

  

 Humanities Graduate | Barking and Dagenham | INDSUP