Graduate Academic Mentor: Transform Student Potential

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Education is seeking an ambitious Graduate Academic Mentor to join a thriving secondary school and sixth form in Liverpool. This is far more than a traditional Teaching Assistant role and provides hands-on school experience across the 2026/27 academic year.

You will work with students across KS3, GCSE and potentially A-Level, delivering focused 1:1 and small-group interventions, using your degree to provide specialist academic support, and helping pupils aim for the highest GCSE results.

Responsibilities

• £530-£560 per week
• Full-time position for the 2026/27 academic year
• November 2026 start
• Work with students across KS3, GCSE and potentially A-Level
• Deliver focused 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Use your own degree subject to provide specialist academic support where appropriate
• Help students working towards the very highest GCSE grades
• Encourage and guide pupils aspiring to Russell Group and other competitive universities
• Develop students' revision techniques, exam preparation and independent learning habits
• Work alongside experienced teachers and members of the senior leadership team
• Build an understanding of lesson planning, assessment and curriculum delivery
• Develop highly transferable skills ahead of teacher training or further education-based study

Job description

KPI Education is seeking an ambitious Graduate Academic Mentor to join a thriving secondary school and sixth form in Liverpool. This is far more than a traditional Teaching Assistant role and provides hands-on school experience across the 2026/27 academic year.

You will work with students across KS3, GCSE and potentially A-Level, delivering focused 1:1 and small-group interventions, using your degree to provide specialist academic support, and helping pupils aim for the highest GCSE results.