Social and Academic Mentor
Royal Greenwich Trust School, London, SE7 8LJ16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 Hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year
Pay scale
- APT&C Payscales | SCP12 - SCP15
What skills and experience we're looking for
Social and Academic Mentor to start September 2026 | Fixed Term Contract
Royal Greenwich Trust School is looking to appoint a dedicated and professional Social and Academic Mentor to join our inclusive and forward-thinking school community. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing and ambitious secondary school committed to delivering outstanding support for our students and staff.
Our staff are driven, innovative and dedicated to supporting excellent student outcomes; ensuring every child makes strong progress, reaches their full potential, and leaves school as a happy, confident and well-educated global citizen.
As a Social and Academic Mentor, you will:
About you
We want to hear from you if you are:
If you would like more information on our school, please visit our website: Welcome - Royal Greenwich Trust School
Interested candidates are encouraged to arrange an informal discussion about the role. These can be organised via the Recruitment Team:
Email -ustrecruitment@ust.london
Telephone - 020 3034 2375
Applications are reviewed and interviews may be arranged on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply promptly. We reserve the right to start or conclude the recruitment process prior to the advertised closing date.
Please note, we do not accept CVs alone.
We do not accept applications via agencies.
Royal Greenwich Trust School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.
https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding
https://www.ust.london/policies/code-of-conduct
In accordance with our Company Policies and KCSIE guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence. For this we use a third-party professional screening partner, SP Index (www.sp-index.com), experienced in processing personal data for the purpose of such checks.
We reserve the right to commence or complete the recruitment process prior to the closing date.
We do not accept applications via agencies.
What the school offers its staff
What can we offer you?
- Professional Development: An excellent CPD package for staff, enhancing your professional development with comprehensive training opportunities.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for growth and real career development in an encouraging environment with plenty of room for advancement.
- Supportive Environment: Our leadership team is approachable and committed to providing the resources and guidance teachers need to succeed.
- Employee Assistance: Employee Assistance Scheme for access to advice, information, and face-to-face counselling.
- UST Network Collaboration: Develop links with our wider UST network for CPD and collaborative practice.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
RGTS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Royal Greenwich Trust School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 854 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Royal Greenwich Trust School website
- Email address
- nlindsey@ust.london
- Phone number
- 020 3034 2375
Royal Greenwich Trust School (part of the University Schools Trust) became an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school in September 2017. We are proud to be a school which retains the importance of positive and productive relationships at the heart of our community.
In 2020, we opened our brand new £14 million new wing and moved into the next stage of the school’s development as our inaugural cohort transitioned into Key Stage 4.
In October 2022, Ofsted judged us to be a GOOD school across all areas within the framework.
The University Schools Trust is a unique partnership of six world-leading universities and three sector-leading bodies who are working together to deliver a shared vision of inclusive, high-quality and transformational education.
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