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Oxbridge Graduate Academic Mentor
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Oxbridge Graduate Academic Mentor
Tower Hamlets
£110-£120 per day
September 2026 Start | Secondary School
Are you an Oxbridge graduate with the academic ability, confidence and drive to support pupils in a successful and ambitious secondary school?
A fantastic secondary school in the Borough of Tower Hamlets is searching for an exceptional Oxbridge Graduate Academic Mentor to join their team from September 2026. This full-time role is perfect for a graduate who is passionate about education, social mobility and considering a future career as a secondary teacher.
You will work closely with pupils across KS3, KS4 and KS5, supporting them in lessons, leading small-group interventions and helping them make strong academic progress.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Oxbridge graduate who wants to use their academic background to inspire students, raise attainment and support pupils with university aspirations, including Russell Group and Oxbridge pathways.
What You'll Be Doing
As an Oxbridge Graduate Academic Mentor, you will:
- Support pupils in your specialist subject area
- Deliver small-group and 1:1 academic interventions
- Assist teachers during lessons across KS3-KS5
- Support GCSE and A Level intervention sessions
- Help stretch high-achieving pupils and support those working below target
- Build pupils' confidence, motivation and independent learning skills
- Support students with revision, study skills and academic confidence
- Assist sixth form students with university preparation, personal statements and wider academic enrichment
- Work closely with experienced teachers, subject leaders and pastoral staff
- Gain valuable school-based experience before teacher training
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Why This Role?
This is not a basic classroom support role. You will be working in a structured, aspirational secondary school environment where graduates are given real responsibility, strong mentoring and the opportunity to make a genuine impact on pupil progress.
The school has a diverse and ambitious student body, with a strong focus on academic achievement, pastoral support and helping students progress onto excellent further education, sixth form and university pathways.
The school is particularly keen to hear from graduates interested in:
- English
- Maths
- Science
- Humanities
- Geography
- History
- Religious Education
- Psychology
- Economics
- Computer Science
- Modern Foreign Languages
Successful candidates will also have the opportunity to be considered for Salaried Teacher Training from September 2027, following a successful academic year within the school.
The School Can Offer
- A successful secondary school based in Tower Hamlets
- A diverse, ambitious and community-focused student body
- Welcoming and experienced subject departments
- Excellent CPD and graduate training
- A strong focus on behaviour, pastoral support and raising attainment
- Experience across KS3-KS5
- The opportunity to support GCSE, A Level and university preparation
- A fantastic pathway into teaching for aspiring secondary teachers
- Salaried Teacher Training opportunity from September 2027 for successful candidates
- A full academic year of classroom experience from September 2026 until July 2027
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Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
- A 2:1 or First-Class degree from Oxford or Cambridge
- Strong academic results at GCSE and A-Level
- A passion for education, social mobility and supporting young people
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A confident, proactive and professional approach
- Strong subject knowledge within English, Maths, Science, Humanities or a related subject
- A desire to become a teacher in the future
- The ability to motivate, stretch and support students of all abilities
- Commitment to the full academic year
Role Details
- Position: Oxbridge Graduate Academic Mentor
- Location: Tower Hamlets
- Salary: £110-£120 per day
- Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday
- Contract: Term-time only
- Start Date: September 2026
- Duration: Long-term role until July 2027
- Additional Opportunity: Salaried Teacher Training opportunity from September 2027 for successful candidates
Apply now with your CV for this brilliant Oxbridge Graduate Academic Mentor opportunity. You will be contacted by your personal consultant if shortlisted.
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