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Russell Group Academic Mentor
Russell Group Academic Mentor | Southwark | September
Are you a Russell Group graduate looking to gain school-based experience before moving into teaching, educational psychology, or wider education? This Russell Group Academic Mentor opportunity from September 2026 is ideal for a high-achieving graduate keen to support pupils within a secondary school that places strong emphasis on academic ambition, structure, and progression.
This Russell Group Academic Mentor role is based within a high-performing Southwark secondary school recognized for its strong sixth form provision, ambitious curriculum, and focus on university progression. Pupils are encouraged to aim for top universities and competitive pathways, with the school maintaining high expectations around behaviour, attendance, and academic outcomes throughout all key stages.
The successful Russell Group Academic Mentor will work closely with classroom teachers and intervention leads to support pupils across KS3-KS5. The Russell Group Academic Mentor will provide targeted academic support, deliver small-group interventions, and help pupils develop confidence in core subject areas. This Russell Group Academic Mentor role would particularly suit graduates considering teacher training in the future.
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Russell Group Academic Mentor September 2026
- Weekly Pay: £480-£510 per week
What the school can offer a Russell Group Academic Mentor:
- Experience working within a high-performing secondary school environment
- Opportunities to support GCSE and A Level pupils across multiple subject areas
- Strong mentoring and guidance from experienced teachers and middle leaders
- Access to teacher training pathways and school-based progression opportunities
- A calm and structured school culture with clear behaviour systems
- Extensive enrichment opportunities and university preparation programmes
- Valuable classroom experience ideal for aspiring teachers or educational professionals
- Collaborative staff culture with consistent support throughout the academic year
The successful Russell Group Academic Mentor will:
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- Hold strong A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications) and a Bachelor's degree from a Russell Group university
- Be confident supporting pupils academically across secondary education
- Build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Be proactive, organized, and enthusiastic about education
- Have ambitions to progress within education or related sectors
If you are a Russell Group graduate looking for a Russell Group Academic Mentor opportunity that offers genuine classroom experience and progression, this is an excellent Southwark role from September 2026.
Ribbons & Reeves are London's leading Education Recruiters. We specialize in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Russell Group Academic Mentor role, in Southwark. For other roles like this, check out our website, search Ribbons & Reeves. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Russell Group Academic Mentor role.
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