English Academic Mentor

EdEx - Education Recruitment; Cheshunt; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking two English Academic Mentors for a top secondary school in Cheshunt. The full-time roles, running until July 2026, involve supporting students across a diverse curriculum. Ideal candidates are English Graduates or those with strong English A-Level backgrounds, willing to go above and beyond for student success. Weekly pay ranges from £110 to £120.

Qualifications

• Personality, drive, and ambition are essential for success in this role.
• Must be willing to support students regardless of their starting points.
• Confidence is key for engaging with students.

Responsibilities

• Support students across KS3 to KS5 inside and outside the classroom.
• Run one-to-one and small group interventions.
• Assist students with SEND and SEMH needs including Autism and ADHD.

Skills

Drive and ambition

Confidence

Education

English Graduate from a respectable university

A-B in English A-Level + another degree

Job description

English Graduate | English Academic Mentor | Top Secondary School in Cheshunt

Q - Are you an English Graduate considering a career in Teaching or Education?

Q - Want to test the waters before committing to a PGCE or SCITT?

If so, EdEx may have the perfect English Academic Mentor vacancy for you!

We're working with one of Cheshunt's leading secondary schools to recruit x2 English Academic Mentors for September 2025. These are full-time, long-term roles running until July 2026 - Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm.

What makes this school so special?

• World-Class Facilities - Cutting Edge Workshops, Expansive outdoor sports areas, State of the art sports facilities
• £10m refurbishment - Modernised classrooms, tech, and learning spaces
• Ambitious, High-Achieving staff - All staff at the school are deeply motivated to provide students the very best education, no student is left behind
• Extra-Curricular Activities for Students - Basketball, Gaming Club, Drum club, Gardening Club, Programming Club, Amateur Dramatic Society, English Interventions & more
• Broad and varied curriculum - Students are pushed to achieve, supported, their mental-wellbeing is paramount alongside a curriculum that's rich and diverse
• English Department is HIGHLY valued - Championing literacy, confidence, and independence

The Role - English Academic Mentor:

• Work across KS3-KS5, supporting students inside and outside the classroom
• Run 1:1 and small group interventions - with both struggling and high-achieving students
• Support students with SEND and SEMH needs, including Autism and ADHD
• Ideal for aspiring teachers - a rare chance to gain classroom experience before teacher training in a fun, supportive environment

The School - English Academic Mentor:

• Graded "Good" by Ofsted with Outstanding Features - January 2024
• Located in the London borough of Cheshunt
• Diverse, rich curriculum
• Students from KS3, KS4 & KS5 (Year 7-13)
• Exceptional SLT - with multiple years of experience with an open-door policy
• Good tube & transport links - easily accessible from most of London!
• £110 - £120 per day - Paid Weekly - Term Time Only
• Monday to Friday - 8:30am - 4:00pm - Long-term Contracts

The Ideal Candidate - English Academic Mentor:

• NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED - personality, drive and ambition is everything
• 1:1 or 2:1 English Graduates from respectable universities
• If not an English Graduate, have a A-B in English A-Level + another degree
• Aspiring Secondary Teacher or similar
• Must be willing to go above and beyond for pupils' regardless of their starting point in life
• Confidence is key!

If these English Academic Mentor roles sound like a bit of you, please apply today. We are holding initial interviews on behalf of the school over the summer break, with interviews happening in the first week of September 2025.

If you are shortlisted for these English Academic Mentor roles, James at EdEx will be in touch within 24 hours of your application.

English Graduate | English Academic Mentor | Top Secondary School in Cheshunt

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