Graduate Academic Mentor

Secondary School Sixth Form in Sutton, London • Salary £500–£600 per week • September 2025 start • Interviewing Immediately

Are you a recent graduate from a leading university with a passion for mentoring students during key transition years?

Do you want to contribute to an educational environment that consistently ranks in the top 8% nationally for A‑Level value-added performance, with a “Good” rating from Ofsted last October?

Are you eager to support academic excellence while gaining real-world experience that will propel your future career in teaching, educational psychology, or pastoral care?

This Graduate Academic Mentor opportunity places you at the heart of a thriving Sixth Form community of around 290 students – small enough for personalised support, but large enough for meaningful impact. You’ll join a vibrant learning environment featuring dedicated study zones and modern facilities designed to foster academic and personal growth.

Graduate Academic Mentor: Person Specification

• Graduate Academic Mentor – Recent or soon-to-be graduate from a top-tier university with at least a 2:1 in any subject area
• A genuine commitment to helping young people achieve academically and emotionally
• Resilient, patient, empathetic, with strong communication skills and adaptability
• Prior experience with young people (tutoring, mentoring, volunteering) is desirable
• Keen to collaborate with staff across educational and psychological disciplines
• Ideal for those aiming for teacher training, a future role in educational psychology or pastoral school support

Graduate Academic Mentor: Role Specification

Work within a high-performing Sixth Form environment that:

• Achieves A‑level value-added scores in the top 8% of schools nationwide
• Operates with a “Good” Ofsted rating across education, behaviour, and leadership
• Emphasises a supportive, caring atmosphere, with small tutor groups and personalised guidance

As a Graduate Academic Mentor, you will:

• Supervise and sustain a productive Sixth Form study zone
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group academic coaching and mentoring
• Monitor attendance, engagement, and progress, liaising with pastoral staff
• Help host and run workshops, UCAS support sessions, and career-focused events
• Collaborate with an on‑site Educational Psychologist to support students’ learning and wellbeing
• Build relationships with students, parents, teachers, and external mentors
• Gain access to teaching-focused experiences – ideally positioning you for teacher training

This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm during term time.

In this Graduate Academic Mentor role, you will progress your career by:

• Be part of a small, nurturing Sixth Form (290 students) where your efforts have real impact
• Engage regularly with an Educational Psychologist, gaining insight into interventions and assessments
• Acquire hands-on experience that strengthens applications for teacher training, educational psychology, or pastoral leadership roles

If you're ready to support ambitious students, develop professionally, and gain invaluable experience, this Graduate Academic Mentor role is for you.

Apply on Indeed today with your CV – interviews are underway, and the position closes soon.

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