Social and Academic Mentor
Royal Greenwich Trust School, London, SE7 8LJ37 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 July 2025
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
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Scale 5 Point 12
What skills and experience we're looking for
Royal Greenwich Trust School (RGTS) is looking to appoint a dedicated and professional Social 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.
As a Social Academic Mentor you will:
- Act as a Champion for vulnerable students through effective role modelling, forming positive relationships and utilising creative approaches which provide them with the skills to be successful and happy.
- Provide targeted intervention and support to students within the key stage and contribute to the raising standards agenda.
- Encourage and enable students to become independent and resilient learners by providing one to one and small group coaching in academic related skills, wellbeing & self-management and emotional literacy.
About you
We want to hear from you if you are:
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A reliable and enthusiastic team player
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Passionate about supporting young people to thrive
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Professional, organised, and committed to high standards
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Able to build positive relationships with students and colleagues
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Flexible, proactive, and ready to contribute to school life
Our mission is for all students at the Royal Greenwich Trust School to have excellent outcomes, we deliver the highest quality of teaching and learning by working collaboratively with universities, public bodies and private sector partnerships. If you believe you can contribute to this goal, we encourage you to apply for the role.
Our core values underpin our daily practice and the learning experiences here are creative, innovative and challenging as we empower our students in ‘Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow’. During their time with us, our students develop a wide range of skills and attributes which prepare them to become happy, responsible and successful citizens who are able to make a positive contribution to their local and wider community.
Development, working structure and flexible working at Royal Greenwich Trust School (RGTS):
At RGTS we have shaped a working environment that places staff wellbeing at its centre without compromising the quality of teaching and learning.
At RGTS, we believe that by investing in the people who shape our students’ futures, we create a thriving school community where both staff and students can achieve their full potential.
If you would like more information on our school, please visit our website: Welcome - Royal Greenwich Trust School
Early applications are appreciated as interviews will be arranged as and when suitable applications are received.
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 requiredto undergo an enhanced DBS Check.
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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.
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About Royal Greenwich Trust School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 854 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Royal Greenwich Trust School website
- Email address
- ustrecruitment@ust.london
- Phone number
- 020 3034 2375
Royal Greenwich Trust School (part of University Schools Trust (UST)) became an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school in September 2017. UST 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. We are proud to be the school which retains the importance of positive and productive relationships at the heart of our community.
RGTS became an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school in September 2017. We are proud to be the 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.
Arranging a visit to Royal Greenwich Trust School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ustrecruitment@ust.london.
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