Post-16 Academic Support Mentor
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Wakefield Sixth Forms & Further Education Colleges is seeking a Post-16 Academic Support Mentor to help students resit GCSE English and Maths. You will deliver targeted interventions, mentoring, and academic support to improve attainment, confidence, and exam performance in a college setting.
You will collaborate with lecturers and student support teams, gaining valuable experience in education, youth development, and pastoral support while advancing your early teaching career.
Qualifications
- GCSE English and Maths grade 6/B or above.
- A minimum 2:1 degree from a UK university in a relevant subject.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students aged 16–19.
Responsibilities
- Deliver one-to-one and small-group support for students resitting GCSE English and Maths.
- Provide academic mentoring and study skills guidance.
- Support learners with exam preparation and revision strategies.
- Help students develop confidence in literacy and numeracy.
- Identify barriers to learning and implement effective support strategies.
- Monitor student progress and celebrate achievement.
Skills
Education
Job description
Are you a recent graduate eager to make a difference in the lives of young people?
Many students aged 16-19 are required to resit GCSE English and Maths alongside their A-Level, BTEC, T Level, or vocational studies. As a Post-16 Academic Support Mentor, you'll provide the academic guidance and encouragement they need to secure these essential qualifications and unlock future opportunities.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, pastoral support, further education, or youth development.
As a Post-16 Academic Support Mentor, you will work closely with college students who are retaking GCSE English and/or Maths. Through targeted interventions, mentoring sessions, and academic support, you'll help learners improve their attainment, confidence, and exam performance.
Working alongside experienced lecturers and student support teams, you'll become an integral part of the college community while gaining valuable educational experience.
- Deliver one-to-one and small-group support for students resitting GCSE English and Maths
- Provide academic mentoring and study skills guidance
- Support learners with exam preparation and revision strategies
- Help students develop confidence in literacy and numeracy
- Identify barriers to learning and implement effective support strategies
- Monitor student progress and celebrate achievement
- Promote positive attitudes towards learning and attendance
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and student support teams
- Encourage students to achieve the qualifications required for future progression
A minimum 2:1 degree from a UK university in subjects such as:
- English
- English Literature
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Education Studies
- Sociology
- History
- Geography
- Economics
- Business
- Criminology
- Science
- Or another relevant academic discipline
Applicants should also possess:
- GCSE Grade 6/B or above in English and Maths
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A strong academic background and passion for supporting young people
- The ability to build positive relationships with students aged 16-19
- Previous tutoring, mentoring, coaching, or classroom experience
- Knowledge of GCSE English and Maths curricula
- Experience working with young people in educational, youth work, or support settings
- Interest in teaching, student support, or further education careers
Develop practical skills supporting post-16 learners in a college environment, providing excellent preparation for a future career in education.
Help students overcome previous academic challenges and achieve qualifications that will shape their future opportunities.
Receive competitive pay of up to £560 per week, working term-time only.
Work alongside lecturers, learning support specialists, and student services professionals while developing your own educational practice.
Perfect for aspiring:
- Secondary Teachers
- Further Education Lecturers
- Educational Psychologists
- Learning Support Practitioners
- Pastoral Leaders
- Student Support Professionals
- Youth Workers
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