Science Academic Mentor

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

Job summary

A prominent educational recruitment agency is seeking a Science Academic Mentor in North West London to support students in achieving strong outcomes at GCSE level. The role involves direct support through one-to-one tuition and small group work. This position suits motivated graduates with a passion for education and strong subject knowledge in Science. Working hours are 7:50 AM to 4:10 PM, three days a week, allowing graduates to gain valuable classroom experience ahead of teacher training.

Qualifications

• Experience tutoring students at KS4 (Science).
• Currently working in a school-based role, tutoring, mentoring, or similar.
• Genuine commitment to supporting young people in their learning journey.

Responsibilities

• Support students across Key Stage 4 through one-to-one tuition.
• Deliver targeted interventions to raise student attainment.
• Work closely with teaching staff to develop educational strategies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Confident supporting students academically

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 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

• Experienceώ tutoris: ‑ 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.