Science Academic Mentor

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment firm is seeking a Science Academic Mentor in North West London. This role offers a great opportunity for graduates passionate about education to gain classroom experience while mentoring students to improve their GCSE outcomes. The successful candidate will support teaching staff and provide academic intervention for KS4 students. Ideal applicants should have strong communication skills and a solid background in Science, along with a commitment to nurturing students' academic success.

Qualifications

• Graduate with strong communication skills and solid academic background.
• Motivated to support young people in their learning journey.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teaching staff to deliver targeted interventions.
• Support students across Key Stage 4 through one-to-one tuition.
• Provide small group work and in-class academic support.

Skills

Experience tutoring students at KS4 (Science)

Strong communication skills

Confident supporting students academically and pastorally

Strong subject knowledge in Science

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 role 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. You will support students across Key Stage 4 through one‑to‑one tuition, small group work, and in‑class academic support. The successful candidate will join a supportive and ambitious school team 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

Location

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.