Academic Mentor

TimePlan Education; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education seeks Academic Mentors for September 2026 in Barnet, London. This ongoing assignment suits recent graduates aiming to gain classroom experience before pursuing a PGCE. Some tutoring experience is desirable, and graduates with degrees in English, Maths or Science are highly regarded.

The role involves guiding and coaching students on academic and pastoral topics, and running 1:1 and small group interventions to raise attainment.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates seeking classroom experience before PGCE.
• Experience tutoring is desirable.
• Degree in English, Maths or Science highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and coach students on academic and pastoral topics.
• Running 1:1 and small group interventions for students who are struggling in core subjects to raise attainment.

Skills

Guidance and coaching

1:1 interventions

Small group interventions

Pastoral support

Education

Recent graduate with degree in English/Maths/Science

Job description

Academic Mentor

A highly sought-after school in Barnet are looking to secure several Academic Mentor's to start in September 2026.

The school

This school is a highly popular secondary school in East London with 1100 student on roll and are significantly over-subscribed year on year. They also have a growing sixth form with a broad KS5 Curriculum. The school aims for all students to achieve academic excellent and to grow in confidence through all areas of school life.

The school was rated outstanding by ofsted in 2019 and has since gone from strength to strength.

They also benefit from an experienced and supportive senior leadership team.

The school are looking to secure a number of academic mentors to start in September 2026 on an ongoing assignment in the first instance. This role is a great opportunity for recent graduates who are looking to gain more classroom-based experience before going on to complete their PGCE. The successful candidate will ideally have some experience working with children in a tutoring capacity however this is desirable and not essential. Application's from Graduates with a degree in English, Maths or Science will also be highly regarded.

Main Duties

• Provide guidance and coach students on a wide range of academic and pastoral topics.
• Running 1:1 and small group interventions for children who are struggling in core subjects and help raise attainment.

If you think you have the relevant skills and would like to be considered for this role, please apply to this job with your updated CV in word format.

TimePlan Education Group LTD are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview.

TimePlan Education Group LTD are committed to Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.