Oxbridge Graduate Academic Mentor - Outstanding Secondary School | Croydon

Oxbridge Graduate Academic Mentor

Oxford & Cambridge Graduates Welcome
Outstanding Secondary School | Croydon, South London
Full-Time | Term-Time Only
£500 - £600 Per Week
Immediate Start Available

Are you an Oxford or Cambridge graduate looking to gain invaluable experience working with young people in an outstanding secondary school?

Are you considering a future PhD, research pathway, teaching career or other graduate profession and keen to develop your communication, leadership and mentoring skills in a highly academic school environment?

An exceptional secondary school in Croydon is seeking an ambitious and academically accomplished Oxbridge graduate to join its successful support team. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside outstanding teachers and high-achieving students whilst gaining first-hand experience of life within one of South London's leading secondary schools.

The school is renowned for its excellent academic outcomes, strong behaviour culture and commitment to student success. Staff benefit from a collaborative and supportive environment where professional development is highly valued and graduates are encouraged to make a meaningful contribution to the school community.

The Role

As an Oxbridge Graduate Academic Mentor, you will play a key role in supporting students across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group academic mentoring.
• Supporting students within lessons across your specialist subject area.
• Assisting high-achieving pupils with their academic progress and aspirations.
• Supporting GCSE and A-Level intervention programmes.
• Helping students build confidence, study skills and academic resilience.
• Working closely with teaching staff to raise attainment and progress.
• Contributing to enrichment activities, revision sessions and wider school initiatives.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to develop experience working directly with secondary-aged students whilst gaining a deeper understanding of teaching, learning and pastoral support.

Candidate Requirements

The school is seeking applicants who:

• Hold a degree from the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge.
• Have achieved a 2:1 degree or above.
• Possess strong A-Level and GCSE results.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are confident, professional and enthusiastic.
• Are passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential.

Applications are welcomed from graduates across all academic disciplines, particularly:

• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Engineering
• Computer Science
• English
• History
• Languages
• Economics
• Geography

What the School Offers

• £500 - £600 per week (term time only).
• Outstanding secondary school with an exceptional reputation.
• Highly motivated and well-behaved students who value their education.
• Smaller class sizes and targeted support groups, allowing you to build meaningful working relationships with students and make a genuine impact on their progress.
• Excellent mentoring and support from experienced teachers and senior leaders.
• Outstanding facilities and learning resources.
• A collaborative and welcoming staff culture.
• Full academic year position with significant professional development opportunities.
• Valuable experience for graduates considering a PhD, educational research, teacher training or other competitive graduate pathways.

Why Apply?

Unlike many graduate positions, this opportunity allows you to work directly with ambitious secondary students in a structured and supportive environment where your academic expertise will have a genuine impact.

You will gain highly transferable experience in communication, leadership, mentoring, organisation and public speaking whilst helping students achieve academic success.

The school's students are respectful, engaged and eager to learn, making this a rewarding environment for graduates who enjoy intellectual challenge and working with young people.

Immediate Vacancies Available

The school is interviewing immediately and is looking to appoint outstanding graduates to join its successful academic support team as soon as possible.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an Oxbridge graduate to gain meaningful school-based experience, make a tangible difference to students' lives and build a strong foundation for future study, research or professional development.

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