Stem graduate academic mentor

STEM Graduate Academic Mentor

North London | September 2026 Start | Full-Time | Fixed-Term Contract

Salary: £27,000 - £31,000 per annum

Use Your STEM Degree to Change Lives Before Changing Your Career

Are you a STEM graduate looking for a role with purpose, impact, and genuine career development?

Could you inspire the next generation of scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and innovators?

Would you like to gain exceptional school-based experience before pursuing teacher training, industry, or postgraduate study?

A leading secondary school in North London is seeking an outstanding STEM Graduate Academic Mentor to join their successful team from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Data Science, or related STEM disciplines to support ambitious young people whilst developing valuable professional skills in a highly rewarding environment.

As a STEM Graduate Academic Mentor, you will become an integral part of the school's academic support provision, helping students achieve exceptional outcomes across STEM subjects.

Why This STEM Graduate Academic Mentor Role?

This school has a strong reputation for academic excellence and consistently sends students to Russell Group universities, medical schools, and competitive STEM degree programmes.

The successful STEM Graduate Academic Mentor will work directly with students who aspire to follow a similar path.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive salary of £27,000 - £31,000
• Full-time position from September 2026
• Outstanding training and professional development
• Mentoring from experienced teachers and senior leaders
• Experience supporting GCSE and A-Level students
• Exposure to teaching, curriculum development, and intervention programmes
• Excellent preparation for teacher training and educational careers
• A meaningful role with visible impact on student outcomes

Your Responsibilities

As a STEM Graduate Academic Mentor, you will:

• Deliver one-to-one and small-group academic mentoring
• Support students across Maths, Science, and wider STEM subjects
• Help raise attainment through targeted intervention programmes
• Work with high-achieving students preparing for examinations
• Support university, apprenticeship, and STEM career aspirations
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities
• Act as a positive academic role model throughout the school

Who We're Looking For

The ideal STEM Graduate Academic Mentor will possess:

• A 2:1 degree or above in a STEM-related subject
• Strong academic credentials throughout education
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for learning and academic achievement
• The ability to motivate and inspire young people
• Ambitions within education, industry, research, or leadership

Previous school experience is not required.

What matters most is your academic strength, enthusiasm, and ability to help students realise their potential.

The Bigger Picture

Many former STEM Graduate Academic Mentors have progressed into teaching, educational leadership, engineering, technology, finance, consulting, and postgraduate study.

The skills you develop—communication, leadership, mentoring, presentation, and relationship-building—will be invaluable regardless of your long-term career ambitions.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a graduate opportunity that combines academic challenge, professional development, and genuine impact, this could be the perfect next step.

To apply for this STEM Graduate Academic Mentor position, please send your CV and Cover Letter to Ryan at KPI Education.

STEM Graduate Academic Mentor | North London | September 2026 Start | Full-Time | Fixed-Term Contract | £27,000 - £31,000

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