At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and inspire students in a dynamic secondary school environment.
- Company: Ambitious secondary school in Tower Hamlets focused on academic achievement.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, strong mentoring, and potential for salaried teacher training.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with diverse students and support university aspirations.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' futures while gaining valuable teaching experience.
- Qualifications: 2:1 or First-Class degree from Oxford or Cambridge and passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 32243 - 39408 £ per year.
A fantastic secondary school in the Borough of Tower Hamlets is searching for an exceptional Oxbridge Graduate Academic Mentor to join their team from September 2026. This full-time role is perfect for a graduate who is passionate about education, social mobility and considering a future career as a secondary teacher.
You will work closely with pupils across KS3, KS4 and KS5, supporting them in lessons, leading small-group interventions and helping them make strong academic progress. This is an excellent opportunity for an Oxbridge graduate who wants to use their academic background to inspire students, raise attainment and support pupils with university aspirations, including Russell Group and Oxbridge pathways.
What You'll Be Doing
- Support pupils in your specialist subject area
- Deliver small-group and 1:1 academic interventions
- Assist teachers during lessons across KS3-KS5
- Support GCSE and A Level intervention sessions
- Help stretch high-achieving pupils and support those working below target
- Build pupils' confidence, motivation and independent learning skills
- Support students with revision, study skills and academic confidence
- Assist sixth form students with university preparation, personal statements and wider academic enrichment
- Work closely with experienced teachers, subject leaders and pastoral staff
- Gain valuable school-based experience before teacher training
Why This Role?
This is not a basic classroom support role. You will be working in a structured, aspirational secondary school environment where graduates are given real responsibility, strong mentoring and the opportunity to make a genuine impact on pupil progress. The school has a diverse and ambitious student body, with a strong focus on academic achievement, pastoral support and helping students progress onto excellent further education, sixth form and university pathways.
The school is particularly keen to hear from graduates interested in:
- English
- Maths
- Science
- Humanities
- Geography
- History
- Religious Education
- Psychology
- Economics
- Computer Science
- Modern Foreign Languages
Successful candidates will also have the opportunity to be considered for Salaried Teacher Training from September 2027, following a successful academic year within the school.
The School Can Offer
- A successful secondary school based in Tower Hamlets
- A diverse, ambitious and community-focused student body
- Welcoming and experienced subject departments
- Excellent CPD and graduate training
- A strong focus on behaviour, pastoral support and raising attainment
- Experience across KS3-KS5
- The opportunity to support GCSE, A Level and university preparation
- A fantastic pathway into teaching for aspiring secondary teachers
- Salaried Teacher Training opportunity from September 2027 for successful candidates
- A full academic year of classroom experience from September 2026 until July 2027
Candidate Requirements
- A 2:1 or First-Class degree from Oxford or Cambridge
- Strong academic results at GCSE and A-Level
- A passion for education, social mobility and supporting young people
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A confident, proactive and professional approach
- Strong subject knowledge within English, Maths, Science, Humanities or a related subject
- A desire to become a teacher in the future
- The ability to motivate, stretch and support students of all abilities
- Commitment to the full academic year
Role Details
- £110-£120 per day
- Full-time, Monday to Friday
- Term-time only
- September 2026 start
- Long-term role until July 2027
- Salaried Teacher Training opportunity from September 2027 for successful candidates
Apply now with your CV for this brilliant Oxbridge Graduate Academic Mentor opportunity. You will be contacted by your personal consultant if shortlisted.
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