Job Description

Top Graduate? Seeking a Meaningful First Step?

Are you a high-achieving English graduate from a leading university such as Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, or another Russell Group institution?

This Academic Mentor role offers an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on, paid experience in a school setting -- ideal if you're considering teacher training, future postgraduate study, or simply looking to make a real difference before launching your long-term career.

About the Role:

As an English Academic Mentor, you'll support pupils aged 11-16 in a secondary school, helping them build core skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking. You'll deliver targeted support to individuals and small groups, raising achievement and inspiring a love of language and literature.

This is more than teaching assistant role -- it's a chance to lead, guide, and influence students in a structured, purposeful environment, while developing transferable skills that are valued in education, public service, law, policy, publishing, and beyond.

Key Information:

Start Date:

September 2025

Working Hours:

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary:

480 per week

Contract Length:

Full academic year

Training Provided:

Yes - includes initial induction and ongoing professional development

Progression:

Excellent pathway into PGCE, Schools Direct, Teach First, or other teacher training routes

We're looking for graduates who:

Hold (or are on track for) a 2:1 or First in English Literature, English Language, or a related subject from a top university Are articulate, intellectually curious, and motivated by impact Want to develop their leadership, communication, and mentoring skills in a structured environment May be considering teaching, education policy, academia, or socially impactful careers Have a genuine interest in working with young people and improving educational outcomes

Why Apply?

? Paid, full-time position with structured responsibility
? Gain firsthand experience inside the education system
? Build core professional competencies sought after in teaching, research, and leadership
? A powerful addition to your CV for future academic, teaching, or graduate scheme applications
? Be part of something meaningful: help bridge the attainment gap and inspire future learners

Challenge yourself. Influence others. Discover your future.

Click "Apply Now" and send your CV to start the process!.

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Temp to perm, Graduate
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 480.00 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:

Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person