Seren Mentor Programme 2026

Equal Education Partners delivers an online mentoring programme to several hundred year 12/13 learners on behalf of the Seren Academy to support mentees with university applications, advice and guidance on what it's like to study at university and interview skills.

By being matched with mentees with similar aspirations to those the mentors have achieved (i.e. subjects studied and university destinations), mentors will share experiences, resources and top tips for their studied subjects and university destinations. Mentors will provide guidance and support on topics relating to the university admissions process (e.g. personal statement questions and university admission interviews) and share appropriate and useful resources with mentees to support with their university applications.

Mentors will be employed during the fixed term (June 2026 - December 2026) and will receive ongoing support throughout the course of the programme, such as what to cover in sessions, signposting to relevant material for mentees to refer to and possible Seren opportunities such as guest speaker sessions etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 3-4, 50-minute 1-1 mentoring session(s) to a minimum of 4 and 10 mentees with their university applications;
• Provide guidance and support on topics relating to the university admissions process (e.g. personal statements and university admission interviews);
• Share appropriate and useful resources with mentees to support with their university applications;
• Taking a proactive approach to supporting mentees (e.g. scheduling sessions);
• Working collaboratively with the project delivery team; and
• Other reasonable relevant responsibilities as required

Personal Specification

• Studying for or recently graduated from a degree / postgraduate degree in; (please see requirements section)
• Knowledge and experience of the application process for university;
• Communication skills;
• ICT skills;
• Ability to work independently and plan

We are particularly keen to hear from current undergraduate students studying any of the following subjects:

• Accounting / Finance
• Architecture
• Biology (including Molecular Biology)
• Business
• Economics
• Engineering
• Mathematics

Mentors are paid £15 per hour, with payments made monthly.

Additional benefits include being part of a supportive mentoring community, access to regular training opportunities, and ongoing online support.