Graduate Academic Mentor (English & Maths Intervention Support) – September Start for the New Academic Year
Location: Walsall, College
Start Date: September – End of July 2027
Pay: £500–£530 per week
Contract: Term-time only
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and committed Academic Mentor (English & Maths Intervention Support) to support students within a college setting who are re-sitting their GCSE English and Maths qualifications.
This role is ideal for a graduate or aspiring educator who is passionate about supporting young people academically and pastorally at a crucial stage of their education. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping students build confidence, improve attainment, and remain engaged with their studies.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver targeted English and Maths interventions to students re-sitting their GCSEs
- Provide pastoral and academic mentoring to support student wellbeing, confidence, and engagement
- Support students with organisation, revision strategies, study skills, and exam preparation
- Build positive relationships with learners and encourage consistent attendance and participation
- Work closely with teaching staff, intervention leads, and pastoral teams to support student progress
- Communicate effectively with parents/carers where appropriate
- Monitor and track student progress, adapting support strategies as needed
The Ideal Candidate
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills with confidence supporting GCSE-level English and Maths
- Passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential
- Calm, patient, and confident when working with vulnerable or disengaged learners
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A strong pastoral approach with the ability to motivate and support students holistically
- Aspiring teacher or education professional (desirable but not essential)
- Previous experience working with young people in an educational, mentoring, or pastoral role is advantageous
Why Join Step Into Teaching?
- Competitive weekly pay of £500–£530 on a term-time only basis
- Gain valuable college-based experience ahead of teacher training or a career in education
- Make a real impact supporting students through their GCSE re-sits
- Develop both academic intervention and pastoral support experience
- Ongoing support from the Step Into Teaching team
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply’ below to generate your interest and import your CV to Step Into Teaching. This role requires a DBS check.
***Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure and Baring Service check***
***We aim, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within 5 working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future.***
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £500.00-£530.00 per week
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Education:
Work Location: In person
