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Job: Sixth Form Academic Mentor

School: Secondary Academy, Bexley, Southeast London

Actual Annual Salary: £27,367 - £29,194

Start date: As soon as possible / January 2026

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours a week, Mondays to Fridays 8.00am - 4.00pm, Term time + inset + 1 week, based on-site.

Aston Education is working with an oversubscribed Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary school in Bexley looking for a full‑time Sixth Form Academic Mentor who will have the sixth form community at the centre of their focus.

• Excellent modern facilities
• An extensive support network
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free parking
• Excellent professional development programme
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Headspace app
• Staff development - Secondment Opportunities
• Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
• Season ticket loans

You will be responsible for managing the Sixth Form Study Area establishing a culture of effective study at KS5.

Your main area of responsibility will be to lead, manage and develop the KS5 Learning Hub. You will address the needs of students in Key Stage 5 who need help to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside the classroom, in order to achieve their full potential. You will work with a range of students, especially those at risk of underachievement; supporting them to achieve within the curriculum and providing additional support outside of the classroom.

You will provide confidential management and administrative support for the day to day operation and strategic planning of the Sixth Form. You will be supporting the Head of Sixth Form and Tutors, whilst ensuring a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for students and parents. You will also assist the Sixth Form Team and teachers monitoring student progress, collaborating with staff and external partners, and organising activities/trips.

• Degree or other Level 4 qualification
• GCSE English and Maths, grade C or above
• Experience working as a learning mentor or equivalent with Post‑16 students
• Effective behaviour management skills and a good knowledge of the roles of outside agencies available to support the school.

This role is based on‑site, and hybrid working is not available.

This is a vibrant school and it's part of a respected Multi‑Academy Trust.

At 12pm, Friday 2nd January 2026

Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this permanent Sixth Form Academic Mentor job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.