Graduate Academic Mentor
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £500 to £600 per week |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2025 |
| Location: | SW18 1SP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | KPI RECRUITING LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | HaG-gram-10/09-30266 |
Summary
Graduate Academic Mentor
Location: Wandsworth, West London
Role: Full-time, Monday to Friday 8:30am–16:00pm
Salary: £500–£600 per week
Start Date: September 2025
Have you recently graduated from university with the genuine desire to explore a career in education, sharing knowledge of the subject you love with the next generation?
Would it be beneficial for you to spend a year immersed in school life, gaining the kind of experience that top teacher training providers look for and building your confidence?
Set in a thriving inner-London area, this secondary school has a strong sense of identity and pride, drawing students from a wide catchment and supporting them from their very first day in Year 7 through to their final steps in Sixth Form. Known for its inclusive ethos and forward-looking vision, the school has become a first-choice destination for families who value both high standards and a nurturing environment for their children.
With specialist classrooms, excellent extracurricular opportunities and a team of dedicated staff who go the extra mile, the school provides a dynamic setting for learning and growth. It is also a welcoming place for graduates to gain first-hand experience of teaching, offering the chance to inspire young people and develop their own skills as a Graduate Academic Mentor.
Who We’re Looking For
Keen to strengthen support in across a range of subject areas to encourage confident learning, the ideal applicant for this Graduate Academic Mentorrole will have:
• A recent 2:1 or higher degree in any subject, but GCSE studied subject areas are favourable
• High-achieving academic history
• Some interest in teaching or work related with young people
• Willingness to engage with students and learn to understand their learning styles
• Confident and outgoing person with excellent subject knowledge
• Experience working with young people is desired but not essential
The Role
If you are a gifted graduate who wants to paint a clear picture of what working in a school looks like whilst surrounded by support and training, your role as a Graduate Academic Mentor will see you:
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions to improve progress
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, especially those with SEN needs
• Develop classroom confidence, leadership skills, and teaching techniques – all while earning a competitive salary
• Support exam preparation and inspire pupils aiming for top grades
• Gain an inside track into teacher training routes for 2026
Graduate Academic Mentor - Application Process
If you are a caring and motivated graduate ready to inspire children and guide them to success, apply today to become a Graduate Academic Mentor.
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