Russell Group Graduate Learning Mentor

KPI RECRUITING LTD; Sydenham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI RECRUITING LTD is helping an ambitious secondary school in the Kenley area recruit a capable Graduate Learning Mentor. The role supports students’ academic progress, engagement and confidence within the secondary phase, alongside teachers and pastoral staff.

Ideal candidates hold a Russell Group degree with a 1st or 2:1, and bring strong communication skills, a genuine passion for supporting young people, and a proactive, professional attitude for a long-term, term-time position.

Qualifications

• Graduates with strong academic credentials and excellent communication are invited to apply.
• Applicants should be motivated to support pupils and foster positive relationships.
• Candidates with a genuine interest in teaching, educational psychology, mentoring or youth support are favored.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group intervention sessions.
• Support students in lessons across multiple subjects.
• Assist pupils in achieving academic targets and maintaining engagement.
• Encourage positive attitudes toward learning and achievement.
• Support behaviour, attendance and student engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with teaching and pastoral teams.
• Help students with organisation and study skills.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to staff.
• Act as a positive role model within the school community.

Skills

Strong academic credentials

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Passion for supporting young people

Build positive relationships with-stu

Interest in teaching / mentoring

Proactive attitude

Education

Russell Group degree

1st Class or 2:1 degree

Job description

Outstanding Secondary School Environment | Croydon/Kenley Area

Full-Time | Long-Term | Term-Time Only

Start Date: After October Half Term

Are you a high-achieving

Russell Group graduate with a

1st Class or 2:1 degree looking to gain exceptional school-based experience before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology, pastoral support, or wider education?

An ambitious and well-resourced secondary school in the Kenley area is seeking motivated and academically accomplished graduates to join their student support team after October half term. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity supporting secondary-aged pupils both inside and outside the classroom.

The school welcomes applications from graduates across all subject disciplines and is particularly interested in candidates who can act as positive academic role models, inspiring students to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

The Role

As a Graduate Learning Mentor, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support students' academic progress, engagement and confidence across the secondary phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group intervention sessions.
• Supporting students in lessons across a variety of subject areas.
• Helping pupils who require additional support to achieve their academic targets.
• Encouraging positive attitudes towards learning and achievement.
• Supporting behaviour, attendance and student engagement initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with teaching and pastoral teams.
• Assisting students with organisation, revision strategies and study skills.
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to staff.
• Acting as a positive role model within the school community.

What We're Looking For

Russell Group University graduate.

1st Class or 2:1 degree in any subject.

• Strong academic credentials throughout education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people.
• The ability to build positive relationships with secondary-aged students.
• An interest in teaching, educational psychology, mentoring or youth support.
• A proactive, professional and enthusiastic attitude.

Location & Travel

The school is located in the

Kenley area of South London and would particularly suit:

• Candidates who hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Graduates who live locally and can comfortably commute to the school each day.
• Individuals seeking a long-term opportunity within a close-knit and supportive school community.

What the School Offers

• Full-time, long-term position with excellent stability.
• Term-time-only working pattern.
• High-quality training and ongoing support from experienced educators.
• Exceptional experience for aspiring teachers and education professionals.
• Modern facilities and excellent resources.
• A calm, purposeful and student-focused learning environment.
• Fantastic career development opportunities within education.

Position: Russell Group Graduate Learning Mentor

Location: Kenley, South London

Start Date: After October Half Term

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

Working Pattern: Term-Time Only

Degree Requirement: Russell Group Graduate with a 1st or 2:1