Academic Improvement Mentor for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths – Sessional (Part time – Fixed until June 2026)
Are you looking for a meaningful way to spend your time before university or starting your career, and passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and achieve their academic potential?
This entry-level opportunity is perfectly suited to candidates looking to build on recently completed qualifications such as A Levels, BTECs, or equivalent. We are particularly keen to hear from recent sixth form or college leavers who are ready to take the next step in their personal and professional development.
If you are friendly, motivated, and keen to share your knowledge and skills, we would love to welcome you to our team as an Academic Improvement Mentor, supporting students as they overcome challenges in their learning journey.
You don’t need years of experience—just enthusiasm, good communication skills, and a willingness to support others.
What you’ll do:
• Work one-to-one or in small groups with students who need extra help
• Support students in the classroom alongside teaching staff
• Help boost motivation, confidence, and study skills
• See first-hand how your input can help someone succeed
This role is ideal for anyone considering a career in teaching, youth work, psychology, or any role that involves people skills. You will gain valuable experience, develop your communication and problem-solving abilities, and have something impressive to include on your CV or university application.
GRADE OF POST: National Minimum/Living Wage
Aged 18 to 20: £10.00 per hour
Aged 21+: £12.21 per hour
HOURS OF WORK: Hours will be worked as and when required by agreement, between 08:30am and 5:00pm for up to 15 hours per week, term time, with the possibility of additional weeks during the remainder of term time and potentially during college holidays.
Closing date for applications: 12pm on Friday 12th December 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 16th December 2025
Franklin College has a proven commitment equality of opportunity and actively promotes the welfare, safeguarding and PREVENT duty of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check. Other checks may also be necessary. Franklin College is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the DBS, and other checks may also be required. Franklin Sixth Form College is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Pre-employment references will wherever possible be taken up prior to interview in line with the College’s Safer Recruitment Policy.
The College are also obliged to conduct an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 220 to 225 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025.