Academic Mentor

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School, London, W14 8BZ

112 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  7 September 2026

• Closing date

  31 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time, term-time only.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale 4 - £27,798 to £29,831.65

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a proactive, organised and approachable Academic Mentor to support pupils’ learning, deliver targeted interventions and promote high levels of engagement and achievement across the school.

Our ideal candidate:

• Has experience supporting pupils through academic intervention and mentoring
• Has strong organisational and time management skills
• Communicates effectively and builds positive relationships
• Is confident using IT to track progress and maintain records
• Understands safeguarding and supporting pupils with additional needs
• Motivates pupils and promotes high expectations
• Is proactive, flexible and works well within a team
• Supports the Catholic ethos and values of the school

What the school offers its staff

• A competitive Inner London salary
• Professional development opportunities tailored to support your growth and career progression
• A welcoming, supportive environment with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare for all pupils

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Academic Mentor JDPS.pdf - 309 KB (opens in new tab)

Academic Mentor Advert.pdf - 86.9 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1024 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School website
• Email address: hrteam@sjscat.co.uk
• Phone number: 02076038478
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-cardinal-vaughan-memorial-rc-school-london

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School has a strong Catholic ethos, a pan-London intake, a tradition of outstanding academic outcomes and a strong regard for good behaviour, self-discipline and self-improvement among its pupils, whatever their background or ability.

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