Graduate English Academic Mentor

Secondary School – Mitcham, Merton

Calling all top-achieving English graduates…

Is a potential career on teaching something that is on the horizons for you?

Now that you have graduated, is it essential for you to pursue some school-based experience in an English department to help form your long-term decisions?

Is having the opportunity to develop your understandings of a career in education a necessary next stage in your personal progression?

Graduate English Academic Mentor – Person Specification:

• Qualifications: A recent degree in English (1st or 2:1 preferred), or a related subject

• Experience: Relevant experience is welcome but not essential—enthusiasm and a love for English is key

• Passion for Education: A genuine desire to share your subject knowledge and support students in their academic growth

Graduate English Academic Mentor – Job Specification:

In this entry-level position, you will explore what prospects a modern school environment can offer you whilst establishing an outstanding skillset and deepened understanding of exceptional practice.

As a Graduate English Academic Mentor, you will…

• Provide both 1:1 and group support to help students excel in English
• Encourage a range of learners with different abilities to foster curiosity for the subject
• Work closely with classroom teachers, learning effective teaching techniques
• Apply your knowledge while developing transferable skills that will benefit your future career
• Clear progression: This role offers a clear route to a paid teacher training programme, starting in September 2025

Graduate English Academic Mentor – Be a member of a thriving team who are making waves in London’s educational impact…

If you aspire to contribute to outstanding educational outcomes in one of London’s most influential secondary schools and play a vital role in empowering students to exceed socio-economic expectations, this opportunity may be ideal for you.

This distinguished institution has a strong history of nurturing students into future leaders and academics who go on to make substantial contributions in their chosen fields.

With a consistent record of Oxbridge acceptances year after year, joining this team offers not only the chance to be part of an exceptional educational environment but also a superb introduction to a career in teaching, allowing you to develop a skillset that reflects the highest standards within the sector.

If you have a deep passion for English and the commitment to inspire excellence and a love for learning in your students, we invite you to reach out and share why you would be an outstanding candidate for the role of Graduate English Academic Mentor.

Graduate English Academic Mentor – What KPI Education can do for you…

KPI Education are a leading graduate specialist, focussing solely on providing the best of recent graduate talent with the platform to explore a career working with young people.

Working exclusively with London’s top-achieving schools, we are proud to represent the best opportunities for top-calibre graduates who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching.

Pay: £500-£540 per week – Start: Immediately – Position: Full-time & Long-term, Monday-Friday

Apply now to begin your Graduate English Academic Mentor journey, or contact Holly at KPI Education to learn more.

Graduate English Academic Mentor

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