Academic Mentor

Are you passionate about education and dedicated to empowering students to achieve their academic potential? We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Academic Mentor to join our team.

As an Academic Mentor, you will play a vital role in supporting students in their academic journey. You will work closely with individuals or small groups to provide tailored guidance, enhance their learning skills, and help them overcome academic challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver one-on-one or group mentoring sessions to support students in achieving their academic goals.
• Develop personalised strategies to address students' individual learning needs.
• Foster a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages growth and confidence.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to identify students requiring additional support.
• Track and report on students' progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Motivate and inspire students to cultivate effective study habits and academic resilience.
• Assist with exam preparation, homework, and coursework guidance as needed.

About You:

To succeed as an Academic Mentor, you will need:

• A strong academic background, preferably a degree in Psychology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting student success.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to motivate and inspire.
• Experience in mentoring/tutoring/education is preferred but not required.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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