Oxbridge Graduate Academic Mentor
Tower Hamlets
£115-£125 per day
September 2026 Start | Secondary School

Are you an Oxbridge graduate with the academic ability, confidence and drive to support pupils in a high-achieving secondary school?

A leading secondary school in 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 and considering a future career as a secondary teacher.

You will work closely with pupils across KS3 and KS4, supporting them in lessons, leading small-group interventions and helping them make strong academic progress.

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-KS4
  • Help stretch high-achieving pupils and support those working below target
  • Build pupils’ confidence, motivation and independent learning skills
  • Work closely with experienced teachers and subject leaders
  • Gain valuable experience before teacher training

Why This Role?

This is not a basic classroom support role. You will be working in a structured, academic environment where graduates are given real responsibility, strong mentoring and a clear route into teaching.

The school is particularly keen to hear from graduates interested in:

  • English
  • Maths
  • Science
  • Humanities
  • MFL
  • Psychology
  • Economics
  • Computer Science

The School Can Offer

  • A high-performing Tower Hamlets secondary school
  • Supportive and experienced subject departments
  • Excellent CPD and graduate training
  • A culture of high expectations and strong behaviour
  • Experience across KS3-KS4, with possible KS5 exposure
  • A genuine pathway into teacher training from September 2027

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 and social mobility
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A confident, proactive and professional approach
  • A desire to become a teacher in the future

Role Details

  • Oxbridge Graduate Academic Mentor
  • Tower Hamlets
  • £115-£125 per day
  • Full-time, Monday to Friday
  • Term-time only
  • September 2026 start
  • Long-term role until July 2027

Apply now with your CV for this brilliant Oxbridge Graduate Academic Mentor opportunity.

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