Academic Mentor

Aspire People; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency seeks a Graduate Academic Mentor in Leeds for a full-time, permanent role starting September 2025. This position offers recent graduates a chance to gain valuable in-school experience while supporting students' educational needs in a nurturing school environment. Mentoring and professional development opportunities are provided, along with a pathway to teacher training.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development and training

Mentoring from experienced teachers and staff

Opportunities to observe and assist in lessons

Clear pathways into teacher training

Qualifications

• Top university graduate needed.
• Experience in tutoring, youth work, or school volunteering essential.
• Must be passionate about teaching and supporting student learning.

Responsibilities

• Support KS3 and KS4 students in core subjects.
• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions.
• Assist in lesson delivery and exam preparation.

Skills

Passion for working with young people

Confidence

Approachability

Ability to inspire learners

Education

Recent graduate in any academic subject

Job description

Graduate Academic Mentor

Location: Leeds
Contract: Full-time and permanent
Start: September 2025
Salary: £18,500 - £25,000

Are you a recent graduate considering a career in teaching?

We are working with a supportive and high-achieving secondary school in Leeds to recruit a Graduate Academic Mentor on a permanent basis from September. This is the perfect opportunity to gain paid, in-school experience while making a genuine impact on young people's learning.

Graduate Academic Mentor - about the school:

Located near South Leeds, this vibrant and inclusive secondary school is rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted and is well known for its nurturing culture, strong leadership, and commitment to student progress.

The school actively supports Graduate Academic Mentors on their journey towards teacher training through:

* Mentoring from experienced teachers and senior staff
* Opportunities to observe and assist in a wide range of lessons
* Ongoing professional development and training
* Clear pathways into teacher training (e.g., PGCE or School Direct)

Graduate Academic Mentor - the role:

* Support students across KS3 and KS4 in core subjects (English, Maths or Science)
* Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions to help close learning gaps
* Assist classroom teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
* Help with exam preparation, revision sessions, and homework support
* Build positive relationships with students and help boost confidence and motivation

Graduate Academic Mentor - requirements:

* A recent top university graduate in any academic subject
* Passionate about working with young people and making a difference
* A future teacher looking to gain meaningful, paid classroom experience
* Confident, approachable, and able to inspire learners
* Previous experience (e.g., tutoring, youth work, volunteering in schools) is essential

How to apply:

If this Graduate Academic Mentor role sounds like something you would be interested in, please don't hesitate to apply. Please get in touch with Michaela to register your interest. Your details will not be shared with the school without your permission.

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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.