Academic Mentor

Academic Mentor
Location: Wolverhampton 
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive daily rate

Are you a graduate or experienced education professional looking to make a real difference to young people's academic progress?

Smile Education are currently recruiting for an Academic Mentor to join a secondary school in Wolverhampton, supporting students both within the classroom and through targeted interventions.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and enjoys working with young people. Graduates, including those with STEM backgrounds, are particularly encouraged to apply, although applications are welcomed from a range of academic backgrounds.

The Role
As an Academic Mentor, you will work alongside teaching staff to provide additional support to students, helping them to build confidence, improve their understanding and make progress.
Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting students within the classroom
Delivering targeted interventions to individuals and small groups
Providing additional support to students who may need help with their learning
Helping students develop confidence, independence and positive learning habits
Supporting pupils across different abilities and needs
Working closely with classroom teachers and pastoral staff
Creating a positive and encouraging learning environmentWho We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who:

Has a degree or relevant experience working with young people
Is passionate about supporting students to achieve their potential
Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
Can build positive relationships with young people
Is confident supporting students on a one-to-one and small-group basis
Is reliable, proactive and enthusiastic
Has an interest in developing a career within educationGraduates from STEM subjects such as Maths, Science, English and Computing are particularly encouraged to apply, but the role is open to candidates from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds.
Previous school experience is desirable but not essential — this could be an excellent first step into a career in education for the right candidate.
Why Apply?
Gain valuable experience within a secondary school
Develop classroom and intervention experience
Work alongside experienced teaching professionals
Make a genuine difference to students' progress and confidence
Excellent experience for graduates considering teaching or teacher training
Long-term opportunity with potential for progressionIf you're passionate about working with young people and want to gain valuable experience in education, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or contact (url removed) for more information.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications