Graduate Academic Mentor — Secondary Education Support

Shorefields; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work

Perkbox membership

Job summary

Philip Morant School and College in Colchester seeks an Academic Mentor (FTC until 31st August 2027) to support students who need extra help, including those with English as an Additional Language. The role is suited to graduates exploring teaching as a career and offers experience in a secondary school setting within the Sigma Trust framework.

You will work with the academic support room, assist in lessons, and provide one-to-one interventions, contributing to a calm, welcoming environment and

Qualifications

• A graduate who is considering teaching as a career.
• Recent experience working with children in a learning environment.
• Ability to use initiative and work without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a discreet provision for students who cannot access a full-time provision.
• Coordinating day-to-day educational provision for young people, especially those with English as an Additional Language.
• Providing support to students across curriculum areas and with learning, behavioural, social or communication needs.
• Contributing to the assessment and monitoring of student progress within the provision.

Skills

Graduate

Experience with children

Interest in teaching career

Initiative

Education

University degree (Graduate)

Job description

Philip Morant School and College in Colchester seeks an Academic Mentor (FTC until 31st August 2027) to support students who need extra help, including those with English as an Additional Language. The role is suited to graduates exploring teaching as a career and offers experience in a secondary school setting within the Sigma Trust framework.

You will work with the academic support room, assist in lessons, and provide one-to-one interventions, contributing to a calm, welcoming environment and