Graduate Academic Mentor in Cambridge, East Of England

Graduate Academic Mentor – Graduate Teaching Assistant

Cambridge Secondary School
Start Date: September 2025

Are you graduating in 2025 with a 2:1 or higher from a Russell Group or Top 20 UK university?

Are you looking to launch a meaningful career in education while gaining hands-on classroom experience from day one?

A forward-thinking and inclusive secondary school in Cambridge, part of a high-performing Multi Academy Trust, is seeking enthusiastic and committed graduates to join as Graduate Academic Mentors (Graduate Teaching Assistants) starting September 2025. This full-time, salaried role offers the chance to work alongside outstanding teachers, develop essential educational skills, and make a lasting impact on students’ learning journeys.

Subjects in High Demand:

• Science (all disciplines)

• Mathematics

• Modern Foreign Languages (especially Spanish, some French)

• Geography

• Nutrition / Food Technology

• English

• History

What’s on Offer:

• Full-time, paid Graduate Teaching Assistant position

• Earn up to £600 per week

• September 2025 start date

• Based in Cambridge, with excellent transport connections

• Join a supportive and ambitious Multi Academy Trust

• Receive structured training and ongoing mentorship from experienced educators

• Clear opportunities for long-term roles and career progression

Key Responsibilities:

• Support teaching in your subject area or across the curriculum as needed

• Work 1:1 or in small groups to build student confidence and subject knowledge

• Assist with lesson planning, classroom resources, and behaviour management

• Help maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment

• Develop a strong understanding of school life and educational practice

Who We’re Looking For:

• Graduates (or soon-to-be graduates) with a 2:1 or above, class of 2025 preferred

• Ideally from a Russell Group or Top 20 UK university

• Passionate about education and supporting young people

• Interested in at least one of the listed subject areas

• Proactive, dependable, and adaptable

• Prior experience with children or young people is beneficial but not essential

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

This is a brilliant opportunity to gain meaningful school-based experience, grow professionally in a supportive environment, and make a genuine difference in students’ lives.

Interested?

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

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