Academic Mentor / Core Subject Intervention Tutor

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

Term-time only

School-based role

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting Academic Mentors and Intervention Tutors for Lancashire, delivering targeted 1:1 and small-group booster sessions to close attainment gaps and prepare GCSE students for exams. You will work with Heads of Department to identify learning gaps and design micro-lessons to accelerate progress.

The role welcomes graduates seeking school-based hours or experienced tutors aiming for teacher training (PGCE/School Direct).

Qualifications

• Degree (2:2 or above) in English, Mathematics, Science, or a closely related discipline; strong A-Levels/GCSEs (Grade 6/B+) in the chosen subject.
• Prior tutoring/mentoring experience (private tutoring, peer mentor, cover supervisor, or teaching assistant).
• Solid understanding of the UK National Curriculum and GCSE exam specifications (AQA, Edexcel, OCR).
• Exceptional verbal communication and ability to explain concepts clearly to disengaged learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned, high-impact 1:1 and small-group interventions (groups of 2-4 students) across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Focus on core foundational skills, coursework catch-up, and GCSE exam techniques.
• Identify individual pupil barriers to learning and adapt explanations, worksheets, and resources accordingly.
• Track, record, and assess student progress, providing regular feedback to subject teachers, Heads of Department, and parents.
• Build pupil rapport, boosting motivation, academic resilience, and overall engagement in the subject.
• Maintain a structured, focused, and positive intervention room environment.

Skills

Tutoring

Mentoring

GCSE knowledge

Education

Degree (2:2 or above) in English/Math/Science

Strong A-Levels/GCSEs in subject

Job description

Role Overview

Are you a knowledgeable graduate, experienced tutor, or aspiring teacher looking to make an immediate academic impact?

We are recruiting high-calibre Academic Mentors and Intervention Tutors across English, Maths, and Science to support secondary schools across Lancashire. In this structured, pupil-facing role, you will deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group booster sessions designed to close attainment gaps, rebuild subject confidence, and prepare Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE) students for exam success.

Working closely with Heads of Department, you will identify specific learning gaps, design engaging micro-lessons, and accelerate pupil progress. This position is ideal for experienced tutors seeking consistent school-based hours or ambitious graduates preparing for teacher training (PGCE / School Direct).

Core Responsibilities

• Deliver planned, high-impact 1:1 and small-group interventions (groups of 2-4 students) across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Focus on core foundational skills, coursework catch-up, and specific GCSE curriculum exam techniques.
• Identify individual pupil barriers to learning and adapt explanations, worksheets, and resources accordingly.
• Track, record, and assess student progress, providing regular feedback to subject teachers, Heads of Department, and parents.
• Build pupil rapport, boosting motivation, academic resilience, and overall engagement in the subject.
• Maintain a structured, focused, and positive intervention room environment.

Candidate Profile & Experience

• Academic Background: Degree (2:2 or above) in English, Mathematics, Science, or a closely related STEM / Humanities discipline; strong A-Levels/GCSEs (Grade 6/B+) in the chosen subject.
• Tutoring / Mentoring Track Record: Prior experience as a private tutor, university peer mentor, cover supervisor, or academic teaching assistant.
• Curriculum Familiarity: Solid understanding of the UK National Curriculum and GCSE exam specifications (AQA, Edexcel, OCR).
• Communication: Exceptional verbal communication, with the ability to demystify complex subject concepts for disengaged learners.
• Aspiration: A genuine enthusiasm for education, youth empowerment, or social mobility.

Statutory Safeguarding & Compliance

• Full right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the DBS Update Service (or readiness to process a new check).
• Two satisfactory, verifiable professional references covering the last 2 years.
• Full adherence to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory requirements.

Benefits

• Regular daytime, Monday-to-Friday hours with zero evening or weekend commitments.
• Comprehensive onboarding, curriculum guidance, and regular check-ins with Heads of Department.
• Direct classroom and curriculum experience that significantly strengthens future PGCE and teacher training applications.
• All school holidays free (term-time-only structure).