Sixth Form Academic Mentor

Dartford - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 27367 - 29194

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Job: Sixth Form Academic Mentor

School: Secondary Academy Bexley Southeast London

Actual Annual Salary: Trust Support Staff Scale Band 5 27367 - 29194

Start date: As soon as possible / January 2026

Contract: Permanent 35 hours a week Mondays to Fridays 8.00am 4.00pm Term time inset 1 week based on-site.

Aston Education is working with an oversubscribed Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary school in Bexley looking for a full-time Sixth Form Academic Mentor who will have the sixth form community at the centre of their focus.

Benefits:

Excellent modern facilities
An extensive support network
Local Government Pension Scheme
Free parking
Excellent professional development programme
Lifestyle and discount savings
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
Headspace app
Staff development Secondment Opportunities
Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
Season ticket loans

As a Sixth Form Academic Mentor your key responsibilities include:

You will be responsible for managing the Sixth Form Study Area establishing a culture of effective study at KS5.

Your main area of responsibility with be to lead manage and develop the KS5 Learning Hub. You will address the needs of students in Key Stage 5 who need help to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside the classroom in order to achieve their full potential. You will work with a range of students especially those at risk of underachievement; supporting them to achieve within the curriculum and providing additional support outside of the classroom.

You will provide confidential management and administrative support for the day to-day operation and strategic planning of the Sixth Form. You will be supporting the Head of Sixth Form and Tutors whilst ensuring a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for students and parents. You will also assist the Sixth Form Team and Teachers monitoring student progress collaborating with staff and external partners and organising activities/trips.

Experience qualifications and skills required:

Degree or other Level 4 qualification
GCSE English and Maths grade C or above
Experience working as a learning mentor or equivalent with Post-16 students
Effective behaviour management skills and a good knowledge of the roles of outside agencies available to support the school.

This role is based on-site and hybrid working is not available.

This is a vibrant school and its part of a respected Multi-Academy Trust.

Closing date: At 12pm Friday 2nd January 2026

Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this permanent Sixth Form Academic Mentor job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Job DescriptionJob: Sixth Form Academic MentorSchool: Secondary Academy Bexley Southeast London Actual Annual Salary: Trust Support Staff Scale Band 5 27367 - 29194Start date: As soon as possible / January 2026Contract: Permanent 35 hours a week Mondays to Fridays 8.00am 4.00pm Term time inset 1 ...