Academic Mentor

Academic Coach - Independent Senior School | Term-Time Only

Location: Essex (easily accessible via the Elizabeth Line)
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £29,590 p/a (FTE £38,000)
Hours: Full Time - Term-time only, plus 5 additional days

Our client, a leading independent through school in Essex, is seeking an Academic Coach to support pupils in achieving their full academic potential. This newly created role offers an exciting opportunity to shape and develop a coaching programme that will have a lasting impact on student outcomes and wellbeing.

Working closely with senior academic and pastoral leaders, the Academic Coach will provide targeted support to pupils, particularly in Years 10 and 11, helping them develop effective study habits, revision strategies, organisational skills and academic confidence. Through a combination of data analysis, coaching conversations and collaborative planning, the successful candidate will empower pupils to take ownership of their learning and achieve the best possible outcomes.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with experience in education, coaching, mentoring, tutoring, youth development or learning support who is passionate about helping young people succeed.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Experience working with young people, particularly those of secondary school age
An understanding of GCSE demands, revision planning and examination preparation
Experience in coaching, mentoring, tutoring, pastoral support, learning support or a related field
The ability to build positive and credible relationships with pupils, parents and staff
Confidence in interpreting academic data and using it to identify priorities and next steps
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
A proactive, positive and solution-focused approach
High levels of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information
A commitment to helping every pupil achieve their individual potential

Key responsibilities will include:

Creating, reviewing and monitoring individual academic action plans for identified pupils
Supporting pupils with organisation, study skills, revision planning, examination technique and self-management
Working closely with teachers, tutors, Heads of Year and senior leaders to coordinate academic support strategies
Supporting high-achieving pupils in pursuing ambitious academic goals and developing independent learning skills
Communicating with parents where appropriate to reinforce agreed strategies and targets
Monitoring and evaluating the impact of coaching interventions through academic and behavioural indicators
Helping to foster a culture of academic ambition, resilience and personal responsibility across the school

Benefits:

Subsidised shared accommodation available for suitable candidates
Optional subsidised private healthcare
Free school lunches during term time
Free Sports Centre membership
Generous pension scheme
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Beautiful campus and outstanding facilities
A supportive and collaborative staff culture

If you have the skills and experience to be considered for this position, we welcome your application. For further details, please contact Joseph at Connaught Education.

Connaught Education - The Independent Schools Specialists

Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed