Academic Support Officer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private college in London seeks an enthusiastic recent graduate for an academic support role. The position focuses on providing tutoring in Maths and Economics, supervising the library, and fostering a structured learning environment. Ideal candidates should possess a Maths-related degree and a passion for student success, with responsibilities that include lesson support and participation in academic events.

Qualifications

• Recently graduated with a Maths-related degree (Maths, Economics, Engineering, Physics, etc.)
• Experience in tutoring, teaching, or academic support is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the library and ensure an organized environment.
• Provide individual and small group support for struggling students.
• Assist teachers with lesson planning and feedback on student work.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Maths-related degree

Job description

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Ashbourne was founded in 1981 and has since grown into one of the best private colleges for A levels in London. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results, making Ashbourne one of the top private colleges in London for many years. Our students are among the top 5% of those with similar prior achievements, with around 64% progressing to Russell Group universities such as UCL, King’s College, Imperial, and Cambridge. Ashbourne functions more like a university than a school, emphasizing individual attention through small classes. The relationship between students and teachers is engaging, informal, and stimulating, fostering a friendly yet disciplined and mature educational environment. This approach helps students grow in confidence both personally and academically, enabling them to take responsibility for their success and achieve excellent results. The college is conveniently located near Kensington Palace and Hyde Park, with numerous world-class venues and attractions nearby.

Library Management

• Supervise and support students in the library.
• Ensure students follow library rules and maintain an organized environment.
• Promote good behavior and positive attitudes among students.
• Follow up to ensure students scheduled to study in the library attend their sessions.

Academic Support (Maths & Economics)

• Provide individual and small group support for students struggling with specific topics.
• Assist teachers with lesson planning and learning material development.
• Offer prompt, constructive feedback on student work.
• Involve students in setting learning targets.
• Create revision resources and conduct revision sessions as needed.
• Support students with UCAS applications, especially for maths and economics courses.
• Seek professional development opportunities in education.
• Proactively follow up with new students to ensure they catch up with missed material.

General School Responsibilities:

• Participate in department and staff meetings.
• Contribute to student, parent, teacher training, education events, and open days.

Additional Duties

• Occasionally teach lessons to reinforce learning.
• Provide administrative support when needed.
• Assist with reception duties as required.

Person Specification

• Recently graduated with a Maths-related degree (Maths, Economics, Engineering, Physics, etc.)
• Passionate about education and student success.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing a structured learning environment.
• Build relationships characterized by kindness, care, empathy, and respect with colleagues, students, and families.
• Open to feedback and reflective on teaching practices.
• Possess a growth mindset, valuing innovation for improvement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic about collaboration with colleagues.
• Comfortable using technology for teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of the relevant curriculum.
• Experience in tutoring, teaching, or academic support is highly desirable.
• Willing to accept feedback and committed to continuous improvement.