Academic Mentor

Smile Education; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education are currently recruiting for an Academic Mentor to join a secondary school in Wolverhampton, supporting students both within the classroom and through targeted interventions. Graduates, including STEM backgrounds, are encouraged to apply and the role offers a long-term, full-time contract.

The Academic Mentor will work alongside teaching staff to provide additional support to students, helping them build confidence, improve understanding and make progress.

Qualifications

• Has a degree or relevant experience working with young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• Confident supporting students one-to-one and in small groups.
• Reliable, proactive and enthusiastic with a passion for education.

Responsibilities

• Support students within the classroom.
• Deliver targeted interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Provide additional support to students who need help with their learning.
• Help students develop confidence, independence and positive learning habits.
• Support pupils across different abilities and needs.
• Work closely with classroom teachers and pastoral staff.
• Create a positive and encouraging learning environment.

Skills

Degree or relevant experience with a—?

Education

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Academic Mentor

Location:Wolverhampton

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive daily rate

Are you a graduate or experienced education professional looking to make a real difference to young people's academic progress?

Smile Education are currently recruiting for an Academic Mentor to join a secondary school in Wolverhampton, supporting students both within the classroom and through targeted interventions. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and enjoys working with young people. Graduates, including those with STEM backgrounds, are particularly encouraged to apply, although applications are welcomed from a range of academic backgrounds.

The Role

As an Academic Mentor, you will work alongside teaching staff to provide additional support to students, helping them to build confidence, improve their understanding and make progress. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students within the classroom
• Delivering targeted interventions to individuals and small groups
• Providing additional support to students who may need help with their learning
• Helping students develop confidence, independence and positive learning habits
• Supporting pupils across different abilities and needs
• Working closely with classroom teachers and pastoral staff
• Creating a positive and encouraging learning environment

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a degree or relevant experience working with young people
• Is passionate about supporting students to achieve their potential
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Can build positive relationships with young people
• Is confident supporting students on a one-to-one and small-group basis
• Is reliable, proactive and enthusiastic
• Has an interest in developing a career within education

Graduates from STEM subjects such as Maths, Science, English and Computing are particularly encouraged to apply, but the role is open to candidates from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds.

Previous school experience is desirable but not essential - this could be an excellent first step into a career in education for the right candidate.

Why Apply?

• Gain valuable experience within a secondary school
• Develop classroom and intervention experience
• Work alongside experienced teaching professionals
• Make a genuine difference to students' progress and confidence
• Excellent experience for graduates considering teaching or teacher training
• Long-term opportunity with potential for progression

If you're passionate about working with young people and want to gain valuable experience in education, we'd love to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.