SIxth Form Academic Mentor

Ribbons & Reeves; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Trades Workforce Solutions is looking for a Sixth Form Academic Mentor in Carshalton, United Kingdom. In this role, you will provide essential academic and pastoral support to students, helping to foster their confidence and skills for success.

The ideal candidate will have a degree and experience in managing groups of young people. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in education while impacting students' lives positively.

Qualifications

• A degree and a strong academic background.
• Experience leading, coaching or supervising large groups of young people.
• Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and pastoral support to students.
• Oversee a Sixth Form Study Zone with capacity for up to 100 students.
• Promote excellent behaviour for learning and monitor attendance.

Skills

Experience leading large groups of young people

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Relationship-building skills

Motivating and inspiring students

Education

Degree

Job description

Sixth Form Academic Mentor

Are you a graduate or aspiring educator looking to make a real difference to young people's lives?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving secondary school and sixth form, supporting students during one of the most important stages of their education.

About the Role

• As a Sixth Form Academic Mentor, you'll provide academic and pastoral support to students, helping them develop the confidence, resilience and study skills needed to succeed.
• You’ll oversee a dedicated Sixth Form Study Zone with capacity for up to 100 students, creating a calm, purposeful environment where students can work independently and achieve their potential.
• You’ll promote excellent behaviour for learning, monitor attendance, deliver targeted mentoring and interventions, and support university applications, careers guidance, enrichment activities and wider sixth form events, ensuring students are fully prepared for their next steps.

What Are We Looking For?

We're looking for an enthusiastic and proactive graduate who is passionate about supporting young people. The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree and a strong academic background.
• Experience leading, coaching or supervising large groups of young people, with the confidence to manage a study space of up to 100 students.
• Excellent communication, organisation and relationship‑building skills.
• A positive, resilient and approachable attitude, with the ability to motivate and inspire students.
• An interest in pursuing a career in teaching or education, making this an ideal stepping stone for an aspiring teacher.

Why Join This School?

• You’ll become part of a welcoming and ambitious school community where staff are valued and supported.
• Working alongside an experienced Sixth Form team, you’ll gain invaluable school‑based experience while making a genuine impact on students' lives.
• This role is ideal for graduates considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, pastoral care or youth work, offering excellent experience and ongoing professional development in a rewarding educational environment.