Student Supervisor

Tenax Schools Trust; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Bennett in Tunbridge Wells is seeking a Student Supervisor for our study areas. The post holder will support our students in achieving their full potential and assist with sixth form administration.

This role suits someone with experience of working with young people in education or related settings, and those aiming to teacher training in the future. The position is part-time (30 hours per week) over 39 weeks (term time plus INSET days), with a pro rata pay scale (£18,396) and a September 2026

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people in educational or similar settings.
• Willingness to contribute to sixth form administration.

Responsibilities

• Support students in study areas to achieve their full potential.
• Assist with sixth form administration.
• Support preparation for lessons during term-time.

Skills

Experience with young people

Educational setting experience

Job description

Start Date: September 2026

Pay Scale: KR5 Pro rata £18,396 (FTE £26,262)

Hours: 30 hours per week, 9.00 – 15.35 (including 30 min unpaid lunch break)

Working weeks: 39 weeks (term time plus INSET days)

We are looking to appoint a Student Supervisor for our study areas. The post holder will support our students in achieving their full potential. The role will also include supporting with sixth form administration. We would like to encourage applications from individuals who already have some experience of working with young people in educational or other backgrounds, and those who would be keen to bring extra skills to the role. This post would also suit a recently qualified teacher yet to take up a teaching position, or someone wishing to embark on teacher training in the future. Job shares and a flexibility in working hours may be considered.

Situated in Tunbridge Wells with excellent transport links to London, Bennett is a popular and over-subscribed academy with an enviable record of outstanding academic achievement over many years.

A Church of England co-educational school with independent academy status

• 1,913 on roll including 412 in the Sixth Form
• Judged Outstanding in every area by Ofsted in 2023
• World Class School Quality Mark in 2021
• Outstanding GCSE and A Level results
• Excellent reputation; oversubscribed

Our staff are highly committed and we have a strong and positive school ethos. Find out how we look after our staffhere.

We welcome pre-application visits to the school.

Closing date: Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 9.00am

Interview date will be confirmed on being short listed. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.