Post-16 Academic Support Mentor: Build Futures in Education

Kpi Recruiting Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £560 per week

Term-time only

Education sector experience

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

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Education

2:1 UK degree

English/Maths or related subjects

Education studies background

Job description

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.