Academic Support Mentor

Join GSL Education as an Academic Support Mentor in Weymouth!

Job Title: Academic Support Mentor
Location: Weymouth
Salary: £12.82 - £12.82 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start date: January 2025 start (Immediately also possible)
Contract type: Day-to-Day/Long-Term, Full-time/Part-time

Are you a passionate individual dedicated to enhancing students' academic achievements?

GSL Education are ecstatic to offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and empathetic Academic Support Mentor to join a supportive school community in Weymouth. This pivotal role involves providing targeted academic assistance, enabling students to overcome challenges and excel in their studies.

About the role:

As an Academic Support Mentor, you will be instrumental in supporting students' educational journeys by offering tailored academic guidance and mentoring. You will work closely with teachers, parents and other educational professionals to develop and implement effective support strategies that meet the individual needs of each student.

Essential Qualities That We Are Looking For:

• Provide personalised academic mentoring to students, helping them to understand complex subjects and improve their academic performance.
• Conduct small group sessions to address specific academic challenges and foster collaborative learning.
• Assess and monitor students' academic progress, providing constructive feedback and adjusting support strategies as needed.
• Develop and implement intervention plans to address learning difficulties and academic underperformance.
• Collaborate with teachers to identify students in need of additional support and integrate mentoring into the overall educational framework.
• Maintain open communication with parents, involving them in their child's academic progress and support plans.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Previous experience in an educational setting, particularly in a mentoring or academic support role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• A genuine enthusiasm for helping students achieve their academic goals and a commitment to their educational development.
• The ability to manage and respond to academic challenges with patience and a problem-solving attitude.
• Flexibility in approach, with the capability to tailor mentoring methods to suit individual student needs

To work with GSL Education, you need to:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.

• Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.

Benefits of Joining GSL Education:

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.
• Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Opportunities for career progression within GSL Education, allowing you to develop and thrive within the organisation.
• Make a significant difference in students' lives, helping them to achieve their academic and personal aspirations.

We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and make an impactful difference in the lives of students.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Academic Support Mentor’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.