Academic Mentor

Monarch Education are seeking a passionate and dedicated Academic Mentor to join a vibrant secondary school located in Birmingham, starting as soon as possible. This full-time role presents an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ academic progress by providing targeted support and guidance across a range of subjects.

The school is celebrated for its inclusive and nurturing environment, where staff are committed to helping every student reach their full potential. With a strong sense of community and high academic standards, the school offers a rewarding setting for professionals who are enthusiastic about education and student development.

As an Academic Mentor, you will work closely with students on a one-to-one and small group basis, helping to bridge learning gaps, boost confidence, and support progress in key subject areas. You will collaborate with teaching staff to tailor interventions and ensure students receive the support they need to thrive.

The Candidate will need:

• Experience working with secondary school students in an academic support role
• Strong subject knowledge in English, Maths, or Science (or a combination)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and empathetic approach to supporting learning
• Ability to motivate and inspire students
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering targeted academic interventions to individuals and small groups
• Supporting students in understanding and applying key concepts
• Monitoring and reporting on student progress
• Collaborating with teachers to identify learning needs and plan support
• Encouraging positive attitudes towards learning and academic achievement
• Promoting a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
• opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• free Safeguarding training
• refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Important Information:

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities – Monarch
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

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