Mentor (Mentored Pathways) - Expression of Interest

Inspired Education Group; Greater London; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Education Group is recruiting for a remote, UK-based teaching role. The position offers a permanent, full-time contract with a starting salary of around £30,000 basic per year.

The role focuses on mentoring and supporting students through an online learning environment, including collaboration with families and ongoing safeguarding commitments. Ideal candidates are experienced teachers with strong communication skills, capable of monitoring multiple students and partnering with subject

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced, qualified teacher (ECT not suitable).
• Excellent written and verbal communication with families and colleagues.
• Able to monitor multiple students and identify concerns early.
• Experience delivering online learning and safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored individual support to students.
• Oversee progress across subjects and identify concerns early.
• Assist with academic planning, organisation and independent study.
• Serve as academic contact for families throughout the year.
• Promote engagement with clubs, enrichment and support services.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral teams, escalate as needed.

Skills

Experienced teacher

Excellent communication

Organised

Team player

Online teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Tools

Google Classroom

Video conferencing

Job description

Location: London, GB

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Location: Remote, UK based (Please note, while this is a fully remote position, candidates must reside in the UK and hold the right to work in the UK to be considered)

Start date: January 2027

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Salary: Approximately £30,000 basic salary

King’s InterHigh is a flexible and inclusive online school that empowers students to succeed both academically and personally. Combining nearly two decades of online education expertise with over 50 years of academic excellence from the King’s College schools, King’s InterHigh delivers a personalised education within a supportive and welcoming community. Students attend live, teacher-led virtual lessons each school day, where highly trained online educators create engaging and interactive learning experiences that encourage collaboration, participation and a genuine love of learning, enabling every student to reach their full potential. https://kingsinterhigh.co.uk/

As part of our continued growth and commitment to delivering outstanding online education, King's InterHigh is introducing the Mentored Pathway - a new premium programme that pairs students with a named, qualified Teacher Mentor. As a Teacher Mentor, you will support students’ academic progress through regular guidance, oversight and family communication.

In addition to this position, you may also be interested in our in‑person Inspired Careers Event in London on Saturday 23rd January 2027. This school and over 30 other UK and international Inspired schools will be attending to connect with teachers seeking new roles starting from August 2027.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide tailored individual support to students.
• Maintain continuous oversight of each student's progress across all subjects, proactively identifying concerns early.
• Support students with academic planning, organisation, and independent study habits.
• Act as the primary academic point of contact for families, communicating proactively throughout the year.
• Help students engage with the wider KIH offer, including clubs, enrichment, and academic support.
• Collaborate with subject teachers and pastoral colleagues, escalating concerns to the appropriate team when needed.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Be an experienced, qualified teacher (this post is not suitable for ECTs)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence managing relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Exhibit a proactive, organised approach - able to monitor multiple students and identify concerns early.
• Display a genuine enthusiasm for supporting young people to succeed across their full academic programme.
• Demonstrate the ability to work well in a team and adapt effectively to a dynamic, growing environment.
• Comfortable working in a fully online environment, using digital platforms with confidence.
• Have experience in communicating proactively with parents and carers in a professional setting
• Hold relevant and up-to-date safeguarding training.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre‑employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.