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Graduate Academic Mentor
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Graduate Academic Mentor | Watford | September 2026 - July 2027
Are you an ambitious graduate looking to gain valuable school-based experience before pursuing a career in education? A high-achieving secondary school in Watford is seeking a motivated Graduate Academic Mentor to join the school from September 2026 to July 2027.
Graduate Academic Mentor | Benefits
- £460-£530 per week PAYE, term-time only
- Full-time position from September 2026 to July 2027
- Valuable secondary school experience
- Training, mentoring, and professional development
- Experience relevant to future teacher training
- Supportive environment focused on pupil progress and wellbeing
Graduate Academic Mentor | The Role
- Support pupils in lessons across different subjects
- Deliver one-to-one and small-group interventions
- Provide targeted academic support and help close learning gaps
- Encourage confidence, engagement, and independence
- Support literacy interventions, including reading, writing, and comprehension
- Potentially provide small-group teaching and targeted support within English
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Graduate Academic Mentor | Person Specification
- A 2:1 or First-Class degree; an English degree would be particularly desirable
- Alternatively, strong English Literature A-Level results, ideally an A or A*
- Passionate about education and supporting young people
- Confident communicator with strong written and verbal English
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to build positive relationships
- Patient, resilient, and committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
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This Academic Mentor position offers broad experience in secondary education, with academic mentoring and general pupil support at its core.
The successful Academic Mentor will also have opportunities to contribute to literacy and English interventions where appropriate, making this an excellent stepping stone towards a career in education.
Ribbons & Reeves
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 Graduate Academic Mentor role in Watford. For other roles like this, check out our website, search Ribbons & Reeves. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Graduate Academic Mentor role.
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