About Us

Full time/Part time: Term Time Only 

Working Hours: Casual; ad hoc between 10 and 15 hours per week

Salary Grade: £11.95 per hour

Reporting to: Head of Sixth Form

Commencing: October 2023

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, committed, and inspiring Academic Mentor to join us from October 2023. 

The position would suit a graduate looking to gain experience of working in schools. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a commitment to working with young people, from all backgrounds and abilities. The successful candidate would be running 1:1 and small group revision sessions for our KS5 students in Year 12 and 13. 

The role will involve working closely with identified Key Stage 5 students, supporting them in developing their knowledge, understanding and exam technique in A Level subjects. The role may also include mentoring students who are applying to High Tariff universities, supporting their application and developing their interview skills.  

Academic Mentors are line managed by the Head of Sixth Form. 

Burntwood is a popular, highly successful, multi-cultural school.  We put equality, safeguarding and inclusion at the heart of our ethos. Burntwood has a strong corporate identity characterised by our firm commitment to the UNICEF Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Please visit www.burntwoodschool.com for more information about Burntwood School.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please submit your application via the TES website: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/-1918369. CVs or any other form of application will not be accepted.

Should you require any other details please contact our HR team at recruitment@burntwoodschool.com 

Closing date: 29 September 2023 (at 1pm) 

The interview date is to be confirmed.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that we do not accept CVs

Burntwood - An Academy for Girls

Principal: Mrs Helen Shorrock BSc PGCE

Burntwood Lane, London, SW17 0AQ

Tel: 020 8946 6201

Email: info@burntwoodschool.com 

Website: www.burntwoodschool.com 

Roll: 1,665 (Sixth Form 451)

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