Graduate English Academic Mentor
Secondary School. Tooting Bec, Wandsworth – Full-time, long-term – Monday to Friday – £500-£600 per week

Are you a recent or soon-to-be English graduate with a deep love for literature and language and the eagerness to turn your passion into an inspiring teaching career?

Looking for hands-on experience in a school that nurtures both students and future educators, where reading and writing are at the heart of learning?

Could you thrive in a role that allows you to apply your academic expertise while receiving structured support and professional development to prepare for a career in teaching?

We are looking for a passionate English graduate to join this team as a Graduate English Academic Mentor, providing invaluable support across various year groups throughout this academic year or from September 2025.

Graduate English Academic Mentor- Job & Person Specification:

• Graduate English Academic Mentor
• MUST have 2:1 or higher in an English, or English-related degree
• Experience tutoring KS3&KS4 students is beneficial but NOT essential
• Ofsted ‘Good’ graded secondary school with exceptional behaviour management
• Extremely successful English department with 74% of students achieving pass or above grades
• Lecture-style learning facilities and modern school building
• Exceptional Public transport routes from surrounding boroughs and staff car park
• Interviewing now for an immediate or September 2025 start
• Role description below…

Are you a passionate and ambitious English graduate eager to make a real impact in the classroom? Do you dream of bringing literature to life, shaping young minds, and developing your teaching skills in a high-achieving school environment? If so, this Graduate English Academic Mentor role is the perfect opportunity to launch your career in education.

Join a nationally recognised school celebrated for its outstanding English department and unwavering dedication to academic excellence. Here, students are encouraged to think critically, express creatively, and engage deeply with literature and language—and you’ll play a key role in that journey.

As a Graduate English Academic Mentor, you’ll support students across KS3, KS4, and KS5, helping them grow in confidence, refine their writing skills, and develop a true passion for English.

One day, you might be leading a small-group discussion on a classic novel, and the next, you could be helping students perfect their exam techniques or mentoring those who need extra support to unlock their full potential. Every moment spent as a Graduate English Academic Mentor is a chance to inspire and shape young learners.

Beyond supporting students, you’ll gain valuable hands-on teaching experience, working alongside an expert team of educators. What’s more, if you’re serious about pursuing teaching, this school offers a fully funded, in-house teacher training programme, guiding you from a Graduate English Academic Mentor to fully qualified English Teacher by July 2026.

If you’re motivated, eager to develop your skills, and ready to step into the world of education, this role is the ideal foundation for your future teaching career.

To learn more about this Graduate English Academic Mentor opportunity, APPLY NOW!

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