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Science Academic Mentor

Job details
Posting date: 15 January 2026
Salary: £28,000.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 14 February 2026
Location: TW9 1TP
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SCIENCEACADEMIC-260115-4191

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Summary

Science Academic Mentor – Shape Scientific Futures in Ricmond’s Premier School

Are you ready to spark scientific curiosity and transform young lives? As a Science Academic Mentor in this exceptional Ricmond school, you’ll become the inspiration behind aspiring scientists, empowering students daily and accelerating your professional journey. This is an outstanding opportunity for driven graduates—future teachers, psychologists, and SEN specialists—who want to make a measurable difference and thrive in a vibrant, ambitious education community.

Here, you’ll gain extraordinary experience at the frontline of science education, working alongside expert teachers in cutting-edge labs. You'll benefit from forward-thinking CPD, trusted mentorship, and exposure to pioneering teaching strategies designed to launch impressive careers. Our school’s culture of collaboration and high expectations ensures that every Science Academic Mentor is both challenged and supported, with unlocked potential at the centre of everything we do.

Key Highlights:
• Science Academic Mentor – Immediate start, full academic year (with potential to extend)
• Circa £28,000 Pro-rata salary reflecting your impact and ambition
• Based in the heart of Ricmond, renowned for excellent school links and amenities
• Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ setting, celebrated for both achievement and inclusivity
• Premier CPD and coaching from sector-leading science educators
• Designed for high-calibre graduates passionate about teaching, psychology or SEN
• Access state-of-the-art science suites and supportive, engaged department

What You’ll Be Doing:
• Delivering dynamic small group and one-to-one science interventions
• Tailoring support to unlock understanding, confidence, and academic resilience
• Assisting with practical experiments, demonstrations, and science enrichment
• Collaborating with class teachers to refine lesson delivery and differentiation
• Monitoring, tracking, and celebrating student progress with creative strategies
• Inspiring and challenging ambitious learners at every stage of their academic story

Ideal Science Academic Mentor for this Ricmond School:
• First-class or high 2:1 degree in a scientific discipline (or related field)
• Ambitious graduate set on a career in education, psychology, or SEN
• Impeccable communication, motivation, and collaborative spirit
• Highly analytical with a flair for creative problem solving
• Altruistic mindset – genuinely invested in young people’s scientific journeys
• Passionate about educational equality, inclusion, and holistic progress

Why Join This Ricmond School?:
• Work within a nationally recognised, forward-thinking science faculty
• Ongoing, tailored CPD and structured pathways into teaching or therapy roles
• Exceptional teamwork culture: every Science Academic Mentor is truly valued
• Modern science labs, innovative resources, and exemplary student behaviour
• Leadership that champions your development and celebrates diversity
• Be part of an inclusive, community-focused environment with tangible outcomes

If you’re ready to launch your career as a Science Academic Mentor and transform scientific learning in a leading Ricmond school, now is your moment. Secure your future and theirs—apply to join our inspiring team of innovators and difference-makers today. Interviews will be arranged for outstanding candidates without delay—your next career-defining step starts here.

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