Sixth Form Academic Mentor

Haberdashers' Crayford Academy, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4RS

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,367.00 - £29,194.00 Annually (Actual) Band 5 S17 - S20, Outer London

Sixth Form Academic Mentor job summary

We are seeking a Sixth Form Academic Mentor who will have the Sixth Form community at the centre of their focus. You will be responsible for managing the Sixth Form Study Area ensuring an appropriate working ethos is maintained, establishing a culture of effective study at KS5. Your main area of responsibility with be to lead, manage and develop the KS5 Learning Hub.

You will address the needs of students in Key Stage 5 who need help to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside the classroom, in order to achieve their full potential. You will work with a range of students, especially those at risk of underachievement; supporting them to achieve within the curriculum and providing additional support outside of the classroom.

You will provide confidential management and administrative support for the day to-day operation and strategic planning of the Sixth Form. You will be supporting the Head of Sixth Form and Tutors, whilst ensuring a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for students and parents.

You will also assist the Sixth Form Team and Teachers monitoring student progress, collaborating with staff and external partners, and organising activities/trips.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching & Learning
• Transition and Pupil Recruitment
• Attendance and Timetabling Support

Reporting

This role will report into the Asisstant Principal - Head of Sixth Form

Staff Development ​

Our staff are important to us. We know that without great staff, our children will not be as successful. Therefore, Professional Learning is key to our success. As a new employee within the Trust, you will be supported by the Senior Directors of People and Professional Learning, alongside your line manager to realise your full potential. 'Our People Strategy is key to our success and integral to this is our commitment to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion . Bringing this to life is the responsibility of every member of staff. We take seriously any behaviour which undermines it. Anyone applying to work with us, should share this commitment.’

We actively encourage applicants from colleagues from under-represented groups.

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 children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Haberdashers' Crayford Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1078 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Haberdashers' Crayford Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/haberdashers-aske-s-crayford-academy

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