English Graduate Academic Mentor

Location: Wimbledon, Merton - South London
Contract: Full-time role, Monday to Friday 8:30am-16:00pm
Salary: £500 - £600 per week
Start Date: September 2025
School Type: Secondary School

Job Summary

Are you a dedicated and academically gifted English graduate with a genuine love of words, books and creativity?

Do you have some interest in what a teaching career could look like for you as well as the desire to gain hands-on experience and a real insight into the classroom?

This high-achieving Secondary School in Merton is proud of its track record in supporting graduates at the very start of their educational journey.

 As an English Graduate Academic Mentor, you will be welcomed into a school that values professional growth, offering guidance and mentoring to help you build confidence as you discover whether teaching is the right path for you.

The school is widely recognised for its strong academic outcomes, with students consistently achieving impressive GCSE results across English and other key subjects.

Alongside academic success, the school fosters a positive, inclusive ethos where every pupil is encouraged to thrive as an individual and every member of staff is supported to flourish in their role.

For a graduate with enthusiasm, creativity and a genuine interest in language and literature, this role provides the perfect springboard into teaching.

Role Responsibilities & What We’re Looking for

As an English Graduate Academic Mentor, your day will consist of:

• Using your degree and passions within English to inspire excellent learning outcomes
• Support students with learning both in and outside of the classroom
• Hold both 1-1 and small group study interventions to improve student progress
• Help pupils stay engaged and on track with their learning
• Instil a love for reading, writing and language in students

For this English Graduate Academic Mentor role, we are looking for someone who:

• Has achieved a 2:1 or higher degree in an English degree
• Ideally a degree achieved from a Top-30 University
• An outgoing personality and openness to embrace learning opportunities
• A genuine desire to work with young people and make a difference
• Previous experience working with young people is a bonus but not essential – we are looking for potential

What Is On Offer

This is an excellent opportunity for an English Graduate Academic Mentor to begin their career in a school that is looking to provide gifted graduates with training, support and progression opportunity within the education sector.

• Discover the day-to-day life of working in a school
• Observe excellent teaching practice
• Progress your skillset and develop confidence in the classroom
• Make a real difference in a rewarding role
• Open yourself up to potential progression – Progress into a trainee teacher if you choose to do so in September 2026

This school is also excellently located and very accessible by both car and public transport.

Ready to take make your mark on the next generation and take your first step into teaching? Apply now and join our team as an English Graduate Academic Mentor this September.

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