Graduate Academic Mentor in Bournemouth, South West

Graduate Academic Mentor Opportunities – Bournemouth & Poole Secondary Schools

Start Date: September 2025
Location: Secondary schools in Bournemouth & Poole

Are you graduating this year with a 2:1 or higher from a Russell Group or Top 20 UK university?

Would you like to begin a rewarding career in education by gaining hands-on classroom experience within a supportive secondary school environment?

We are partnering with two ambitious and welcoming secondary schools—one in Bournemouth and one in Poole—both part of a high-performing Multi Academy Trust. These schools are recruiting Graduate Academic Mentors to join their teams from September 2025. These are full-time, paid roles offering an excellent foundation for anyone aspiring to a career in education.

Subjects in Demand:

• Science (all disciplines)

• Mathematics

• Modern Foreign Languages (especially Spanish and some French)

• Geography

• Nutrition / Food Technology

• English

• History

What We Offer:

• Full-time, long-term positions starting September 2025

• Salary up to £600 per week

• Opportunities available at both Bournemouth and Poole locations

• Work within a collaborative, forward-thinking Multi Academy Trust

• Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced educators

• Career progression and long-term employment possibilities

Role and Responsibilities:

• Support classroom teachers during subject lessons and general learning activities

• Provide one-to-one and small group interventions to enhance student understanding and confidence

• Assist with classroom organisation and behaviour management

• Help prepare lesson plans and learning resources

• Foster positive relationships with students and staff

• Gain insight into the daily workings of a busy secondary school

Ideal Candidate:

• Holds or is predicted to achieve a 2:1 or above from a Russell Group or Top 20 university

• Passionate about working with young people and supporting their learning journeys

• Interested in at least one of the target subject areas listed above

• Reliable, adaptable, and keen to engage fully in school life

• Experience working with young people (formal or informal) is desirable but not essential

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for these roles.

This is a fantastic chance to gain meaningful experience in education, develop practical skills, and make a positive impact on students’ success in Bournemouth or Poole.

Interested?

Click ‘Apply Now’ or send your CV and a brief cover letter to Miranda at KPI Education to learn more.

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