Academic Mentor

Milk Education are working with a welcoming secondary school in Bury who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Academic Mentor to join their team from September.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people achieve their goals and who enjoys encouraging students to become more confident, independent and motivated learners.

The successful candidate will work closely with pupils who may need additional guidance with their studies, organisation, confidence or engagement. You will provide encouragement, structure and practical support to help students make progress and develop the skills they need to succeed both in school and beyond.

This role could be particularly well suited to a graduate, aspiring teacher, Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor or someone with experience supporting young people who is looking to develop their career within education.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Academic Mentor, you will play an important role in helping students get the most from their education. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personalised academic support to individual students and small groups
• Helping pupils recognise their strengths and identify areas where they can improve
• Setting achievable targets with students and helping them work towards these
• Supporting pupils with revision, homework, coursework and general study techniques
• Helping students improve their organisation, time management and independent learning skills
• Encouraging pupils to become more confident and engaged in their education
• Providing additional support to students who may be struggling with motivation or finding aspects of their learning challenging
• Working alongside teachers to understand students’ needs and provide appropriate support
• Keeping track of students’ progress and sharing relevant information with teaching staff
• Encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning and development
• Helping pupils develop resilience and a positive approach when faced with challenges
• Supporting students with preparation for exams, assessments and important academic milestones
• Discussing future education, career options and aspirations with students where appropriate
• Building positive and professional relationships with pupils based on trust and respect
• Contributing to a positive, focused and inclusive school environment
• Following school policies and procedures, particularly around safeguarding and student wellbeing

The Person We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from candidates who:

• Have experience supporting children or young people within a school, college, tutoring, mentoring or youth work setting
• Have a genuine interest in education and helping students achieve their potential
• Are confident working with young people on a one-to-one and small group basis
• Can communicate clearly and build strong relationships with students
• Are approachable, patient and encouraging
• Can motivate pupils who may lack confidence or enthusiasm towards their studies
• Have strong organisational and time-management skills
• Are reliable and able to work effectively as part of a wider school team
• Can adapt their approach to suit different students and learning needs
• Are proactive and comfortable working independently when required
• Have high expectations of young people and believe that every student can make progress
• Understand the importance of safeguarding and child protection, or are willing to undertake the appropriate training
• Hold a degree or relevant qualification (desirable but not essential)

A positive attitude and a genuine desire to help young people succeed are just as important as previous experience. We are interested in hearing from candidates who can bring enthusiasm, patience and commitment to the role.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• A full-time opportunity within a supportive Bury secondary school
• The chance to work closely with young people and make a measurable difference to their progress
• Ongoing professional development and access to CPD through Milk Academy
• Support from a dedicated education consultant throughout your placement
• Valuable experience for anyone looking to progress into teaching, tutoring, mentoring, pastoral support or other education-based careers
• Opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience within a secondary school setting
• Access to wellbeing resources and community support initiatives

The rate of pay will be determined in line with the advertised pay scale and will take into consideration your qualifications, previous experience and the specific requirements of the assignment.

Ready to take the next step?

Click ‘Apply Now’ or contact Miranda for further details:

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Why Choose Milk Education?

We’re bottled differently here at Milk, with national coverage and offices in your local area. We take a whole-school approach to staffing, culture and school impact, connecting educators with schools that value consistency, wellbeing and community.

With Priority Partnerships, enrichment programmes, CPD and our Unbottled and Make Life Kind initiatives, we’re rethinking what a recruitment agency can be.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website.

Please note that Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.