Science Academic Mentor

Fantastic Grade 1 Ofsted 11 - 18 School
Science Academic Mentor
£21,963 - £28,996 term time only role
Permanent contract position to work as an Science Academic Mentor
Opportunity to gain experience in Secondary setting - superb for teacher training application
Great rates of pay
All subject areas considered, you must have a related undergraduate degree
Lively, interesting and fun support department
Great school leadership

A fantastic School in Central London are looking to appoint a team of graduates into roles as Science Academic Mentor who are interested in gaining 12 months of experience on a long term contract in a secondary school before applying for teacher training in September 2027.

They would also consider applications from graduates who are passionate about working with young people who are not looking to become a teacher. The role will be to inspire, motivate and increase attainment and participation in the core subject area of Science. Becoming an Science Academic Mentor is a great way to explore a career in Teaching.

ASPECTS OF JOB ROLE OF AN Science ACADEMIC MENTOR

Some typical responsibilities include:

Working with school staff to select students for mentoring
Discussing the aims of mentoring with pupils
Supporting pupils inside and outside of the classroom
Agreeing and writing action plans
On occasion making home visits to talk to parents about issues and to offer advice about strategies to deal with problems
Liaising with schools, teachers, social workers and educational psychologists and making referrals where appropriate
Aiding pupils with the transition to secondary education
Helping pupils to increase their confidence and self-esteem by listening to them and devising appropriate strategies.
The school caters for students across the age and ability range and currently have learners who display a range of needs. As such they would like to appoint well qualified graduates who can work as learning mentors and Graduate Teaching Assistants to work on a 1:1 and small group basis to focus raising attainment, participation, confidence and self esteem.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is interested in applying for a teaching training program for September 2027 or a graduate who is passionate about young people and wants to inspire others. The school invests heavily in the support department and you would be joining a growing team of graduates. The School invests heavily in the core subject areas delivered throughout Secondary Schools and as such would like application from Graduates who have an undergraduate degree in one of these areas. Science and Literacy as subject areas are extremely popular in school and as such they want to promote its success.

If you have worked as a mentor or tutor at University and are considering gaining experience in a secondary school setting then this is an ideal placement. Science Academic Mentors are very popular roles and you will gain great satisfaction in helping develop understanding Science and Literacy to include creative and descriptive writing. A degree related to this subject area is highly desirable.

The School has learners who display interest, aptitude and desire to succeed so are keen to reward this by building a team of subject specialist graduates to help students reach their potential.

When you apply with Reeson Education, you get:

Top rates of pay
Professional support from our team of experienced consultants who offer guidance both pre an post placement
Opportunities to progress your career
CPD courses
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