Chemistry Academic Mentor

Smart Teachers are working in partnership with a high-performing secondary academy in North London to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Chemistry Academic Mentor.

About the role

The successful candidate will:

• Provide targeted academic support in Chemistry to students across KS3–KS5.

• Work closely with the Science department to support learning both in and outside the classroom.

• Deliver small group and one-to-one intervention sessions to help raise attainment.

• Support students preparing for GCSE and A-level examinations.

• Assist teachers with classroom learning and practical science activities where required

About the school

The school is a successful and ambitious secondary academy in North London, known for its strong academic ethos and commitment to student progress. The Science department is well established and highly supportive, providing excellent guidance and mentoring for staff.

Students are motivated and benefit from a structured environment that encourages academic excellence and aspiration.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Chemistry Academic Mentor you will:

• Holds a degree in Chemistry or a closely related subject
• Has a passion for science and supporting young people academically.
• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is organised, proactive, and able to build positive relationships with students.
• Is interested in gaining valuable experience within a school environment.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable teaching experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].