Job Description

Oxbridge Graduate Academic Mentor | Lewisham | September

Are you an Oxbridge Graduate looking to inspire ambitious pupils while gaining valuable experience within a secondary school setting? This Oxbridge Graduate Academic Mentor opportunity offers the chance to work with high-achieving pupils and support their academic development.

This Oxbridge Graduate role is ideal for someone considering teaching, education, research or other pupil-focused careers. You will work closely with teachers to provide academic mentoring, support revision and help pupils develop confidence in their subjects.

The school has a strong focus on raising aspirations, university progression and ensuring pupils have access to opportunities beyond the classroom.

Oxbridge Graduate Academic Mentor (Contract) | September 2026

Full Academic Year Contract | £500–£550 per week

What the school can offer an Oxbridge Graduate:

• Experience supporting pupils within a high-expectation secondary environment


• Opportunities to mentor students academically


• Exposure to sixth form and university preparation programmes


• Support from experienced teaching staff and leadership


• Excellent preparation for teacher training or education careers


• A professional and ambitious school culture


• Full academic year contract with structured development

The successful Oxbridge Graduate will:

• Hold A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications) and a BA degree from Oxford or Cambridge University


• Be academically excellent and confident working with young people


• Communicate clearly and build strong relationships


• Be passionate about supporting pupil achievement


• Have ambitions within education or related fields

If you are an Oxbridge Graduate looking for a role where you can make a measurable impact on young people while gaining valuable school experience, this is an excellent Lewisham opportunity.

Ribbons & Reeves are London's leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this ‘Oxbridge Graduate Academic Mentor’ role, in Lewisham.

Oxbridge Graduate Academic Mentor | Lewisham | September | INDSUP