We are seeking a passionate person who is committed to supporting all students to be aspirational, making the right choices to enable them to succeed. You should have a positive, professional, ‘can do’ approach to your work and be willing to go the extra mile to ensure that all pupils are given the chance to realise their full potential.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for an Academic Mentor at St Ignatius College. As an Academic Mentor, you will:
- Provide academic support for Sixth Form students to ensure that they make at least expected progress in their studies
- Support the progress of all students including underachieving students, ensuring that they reach their full academic potential.
- Support the Year 13 Learning Coordinator with UCAS applications.
- Support the Careers lead in administration including the coordination of the Ambition programme.
Person Specification:
- Experience working in the secondary school setting
- Understand the process of transition from KS4 into 5 and the issues students encounter
- Knowledge of the UCAS process
- Experience of working with young people on a one to one basis
- To be solution focused and have the initiative and research skills to acquire information when required, or to acquire appropriate help