Mentor for High-Achieving Students (First-Class Grad)

EdEx – Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

EdEx – Education Recruitment is seeking a First-Class Graduate Mentor for a high-performing secondary school in Tower Hamlets, London. Start Sept 2026; term-time, full-time, permanent contract.

You will mentor KS3–5 students across subjects, guide university applications and study skills, and deliver 1:1 or small-group sessions to boost achievement. Applicants should hold a First-Class Honours degree, have experience with young people, and possess excellent communication and organisational

Qualifications

• First-class honours degree in any discipline.
• Experience working with young people in educational or mentoring contexts.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Genuine passion for education and helping students reach potential.

Responsibilities

• Mentor high- achieving students across KS3–5 across subjects.
• Provide guidance on study skills, personal statements and university applications.
• Deliver 1:1 and group academic enrichment sessions.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support student progress and aspiration.
• Develop mentoring programmes for high‑achieving pupils.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

First-Class Honours degree

Job description

EdEx – Education Recruitment is seeking a First-Class Graduate Mentor for a high-performing secondary school in Tower Hamlets, London. Start Sept 2026; term-time, full-time, permanent contract.

You will mentor KS3–5 students across subjects, guide university applications and study skills, and deliver 1:1 or small-group sessions to boost achievement. Applicants should hold a First-Class Honours degree, have experience with young people, and possess excellent communication and organisational