Academic Mentor (Science) – Secondary Academy, Brent Are you a high-achieving graduate with a passion for Science and a genuine desire to support young people at a pivotal stage in their education? This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming and high-performing secondary academy in Brent, London, where you’ll gain invaluable, hands-on experience working with pupils across Key Stages 3–5, with a strong focus on KS4. Starting 23rd February 2026 and running until May half term (22nd May), this full-time, temporary role is ideal for graduates who are considering teacher training in the future or those looking to deepen their experience in a school setting. The school has an excellent reputation for mentoring early-career educators and provides a supportive, professional environment in which to grow. The Role As an Academic Mentor (Science), you will: • Deliver targeted KS4 Science tutoring to small groups and individuals • Support pupils with exam preparation, confidence building, and study skills • Work closely with teachers and SEN staff to remove barriers to learning • Act as a positive role model, motivating students to achieve their potential You’ll be working three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday), with hours of 7:50am–4:10pm (7.5 hours per day including a 50-minute lunch break), term time only. The Ideal Candidate We’re looking for candidates who: • Are recent graduates or have GCSE-level tutoring experience • Have essential KS4 tutoring experience • Are currently working within the education sector (school, tutoring, or mentoring) • Are enthusiastic, resilient, and passionate about supporting young people What’s on Offer • £90–£100 per day • Outstanding school-based experience in a respected Brent academy • A stepping stone into teacher training or long-term education roles • Supportive staff team and structured school day (Please note: only candidates meeting the essential criteria will be considered.) Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance