At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in study areas and assist with sixth form administration.
- Company: Bennett Academy, a highly regarded school in Tunbridge Wells.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team in an outstanding school with excellent transport links.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience working with young people; ideal for aspiring teachers.
The predicted salary is between 15274 - 18668 £ per year.
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. We welcome pre-application visits to the school.
Closing date: Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 9.00am
Interview date will be confirmed on being shortlisted. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.
Student Supervisor in Royal Tunbridge Wells employer: Tenax Schools Trust
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