Academic Mentor: GCSE & KS3 Intervention (Term-Time Only)

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

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).