Sixth Form Academic Mentor

Job Title:

Sixth Form Academic Mentor

Contract Type:
Permanent

Salary:
Support Staff Scale, Band 5, £28,793 to £30,730 (FTE £34,029 - £36,318)

Hours Per Week: 35 hours (term time + inset + 1 week), 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Availability required for August results day, GCSE results day, and 6th Form enrolment.

Location:

Haberdashers’ Knights Academy, Launcelot Road, Bromley, BR1 5EB

Accountable to:
Assistant Principal

We are looking for a candidate who will put the sixth‑form community at the centre of their focus and manage the Sixth Form Study Area, creating a culture of effective study and supporting students to overcome barriers to learning.

• Oversee the sixth‑form study area and supervise study conditions during lesson times, ensuring a calm and productive atmosphere.
• Maintain adherence to policies, providing a supportive environment for effective study habits.
• Maintain the register of compulsory “study students” referred by staff.
• Track and assess students’ academic performance, giving regular feedback and progress reports to students, parents and staff.
• Register and review attendance at timetabled supervised study sessions.
• Communicate with parents regarding concerns and log all communications on the school MIS.
• Provide study‑skills support, including personalised 1‑to‑1 or group mentoring sessions.
• Identify students at risk of under‑achievement, poor attendance, low engagement or low self‑esteem and develop targeted intervention plans.
• Help students develop study techniques, time‑management skills and draw up action plans with short‑ and long‑term targets.
• Work closely with teachers, staff and external partners to provide comprehensive support and integrate academic support with classroom learning.
• Develop strong, trusting relationships with students and act as a mentor and role model.
• Maintain KS5 resources and manage the KS5 Learning Hub.
• Support with timetabling changes, create appropriate form groups specific to tutor specialisms and track weekly attendance.
• Assist the Careers Manager and Head of Sixth Form, for example with the UCAS process.
• Support the school attendance officer and wider sixth‑form team when early intervention has not improved attendance.

• Degree or equivalent qualification.
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of working with young people, paid or voluntary.
• Experience working as part of a team.
• IT proficiency for record‑keeping and correspondence.
• Tenacious and flexible, willing to try different approaches with students with varying needs.
• Experience as a learning mentor, tutor or equivalent.
• Experience working across a partnership of schools or within a Multi‑Academy Trust.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills, ability to build relationships and influence at all levels.
• Proactive, positive, resilient and highly adaptable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• Experience of working with students at risk of under‑achievement.
• Experience coordinating study support and learning hubs.
• Knowledge of KS5 curriculum and assessment requirements.
• Ability to analyse data and produce clear, professional reports.
• Experience with external partners such as Careers and UCAS processes.

• Clear commitment to the Trust’s ethos, vision and values.
• Belief in equality, opportunity and inclusive practice.
• Proactive and positive approach to finding solutions.
• Resilience in the face of challenges.
• Highly flexible and adaptable, willing to respond to evolving needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to collaborative working and achievement of team goals.
• Strong influence and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Salary includes the London Living Wage. Professional learning and development opportunities are provided. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive community. All staff and students enjoy a safe and welcoming environment.

• Final date to receive applications:
  Tuesday 10 March 2026 (early closure possible).
• Shortlisting date:
  Thursday 12 March 2026.
• Interview date:
  Friday 20 March 2026 (written task, classroom visit, panel interview).
• Start date:
  
  As soon as possible.
• Assessment methods:
  Application, interview, references.
• Special requirements:
  Reasonable adjustments can be requested by email.

Email: kni
Phone: 020 8461 9240