English Academic Mentor

REESON Education; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job description

A fantastic School in Central London are looking to appoint a team of graduates into roles as English Academic Mentor who are interested in gaining 1 year of experience on a permanent contract in a secondary school before applying for teacher training in September 2026. They would also consider applications from graduates who are passionate about working with young people who are not looking to become a teacher. The role will be to inspire, motivate and increase attainment and participation in the core subject area of English and Literacy. Becoming an English Academic Mentor is a great way to explore a career in Teaching.

• Fantastic Grade 1 Ofsted 11 - 18 School
• English Academic Mentor
• £18,965 - £25,801
• 1 year contract position to work as an English Academic Mentor
• Opportunity to gain experience in Secondary setting - superb for teacher training application
• Great rates of pay
• All subject areas considered; you must have a related undergraduate degree
• Lively, interesting and fun support department
• Great school leadership

The school caters for students across the age and ability range and currently have learners who display a range of needs. As such they would like to appoint well qualified graduates who can work as learning mentors and Graduate Teaching Assistants to work on a 1:1 and small group basis to focus on raising attainment, participation, confidence and self-esteem. The ideal candidate will be someone who is interested in applying for a teaching training program for September 2026 or a graduate who is passionate about young people and wants to inspire others. The school invests heavily in the support department and you would be joining a growing team of graduates. The School invests heavily in the core subject areas delivered throughout Secondary Schools and as such would like applications from Graduates who have an undergraduate degree in one of these areas. English and Literacy as subject areas are extremely popular in school and as such they want to promote its success.

If you have worked as a mentor or tutor at University and are considering gaining experience in a secondary school setting then this is an ideal placement. English Academic Mentors are very popular roles and you will gain great satisfaction in helping develop understanding in English and Literacy to include creative and descriptive writing. A degree related to this subject area is highly desirable.

The School has learners who display interest, aptitude and desire to succeed so are keen to reward this by building a team of subject specialist graduates to help students reach their potential.

ASPECTS OF JOB ROLE OF AN ENGLISH ACADEMIC MENTOR

Some typical responsibilities include:

• Working with school staff to select students for mentoring
• Discussing the aims of mentoring with pupils
• Supporting pupils inside and outside of the classroom
• Agreeing and writing action plans
• On occasion making home visits to talk to parents about issues and to offer advice about strategies to deal with problems
• Liaising with schools, teachers, social workers and educational psychologists and making referrals where appropriate
• Aiding pupils with the transition to secondary education
• Helping pupils to increase their confidence and self-esteem by listening to them and devising appropriate strategies

If you have school experience already and have worked in another local primary or secondary school and would like the opportunity to secure a position to start on 1st September 2025 as an English Academic Mentor then this could be a perfect role to help support an extremely strong application to teacher training.

When you apply with Reeson Education, you get:

• Top rates of pay
• Professional support from our team of experienced consultants who offer guidance both pre and post placement
• Opportunities to progress your career
• CPD courses
• Ongoing access to the best and most exclusive future roles in London

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the core values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of England.