Science Academic Mentor

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Science Academic Mentor for a high-performing secondary school in North West London. This role offers motivated graduates an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience while supporting pupils to achieve strong outcomes. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and be confident in supporting students academically. This role emphasizes one-to-one tuition and small group work, ensuring students receive the targeted academic support they need.

Qualifications

• Experience tutoring students at KS4 in Science.
• Currently working within the education sector in a school-based role or similar.
• Genuine commitment to supporting young people in their learning journey.

Responsibilities

• Support students with one-to-one tuition and small group work.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to deliver targeted interventions.
• Assist students to achieve strong outcomes at GCSE level.

Skills

Experience tutoring students at KS4 (Science)

Strong subject knowledge in Science

Confident supporting students academically and pastorally

Strong communication skills

Job description

Science Academic Mentor - North West London

We are recruiting a Science Academic Mentor for a high-performing secondary school in North West London, offering an excellent opportunity for graduates who are passionate about education and considering teacher training as a future career.

This Science Academic Mentor role in North West London is ideal for candidates who want to gain hands‑on classroom experience while supporting pupils to achieve strong outcomes at GCSE level. As a Science Academic Mentor, you will work closely with teaching staff to deliver targeted interventions and raise student attainment.

Based in North West London, the Science Academic Mentor will support students across Key Stage 4 through one‑to‑one tuition, small group work, and in‑class academic support. The successful Science Academic Mentor will join a supportive and ambitious school team in North West London, where development and progression are actively encouraged.

This opportunity would suit a motivated graduate with strong communication skills, a solid academic background, and a genuine commitment to supporting young people in their learning journey.

Essential criteria

• Experience tutoring students at KS4 (Science)
• Currently working within the education sector (school‑based role, tutoring, mentoring, or similar)
• Confident supporting students academically and pastorally
• Strong subject knowledge in Science

Working hours

• 7:50am - 4:10pm (7.5 hours per day, including a 50‑minute lunch break)

Working pattern

• 3 days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
• Subject focus: Science
• Role located in North West London

If you are looking for a Science Academic Mentor opportunity in North West London that will strengthen your experience ahead of teacher training, this could be the perfect next step.