Health and Social Care Graduate Academic Learning Coach

Step Into Teaching Limited; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading teaching recruitment agency is seeking a recent graduate for a full-time Graduate Academic Mentor position in Birmingham. This role involves supporting A-Level and BTEC students, helping them achieve their academic goals, and developing mentoring skills. Candidates should have a degree in health and social care with a passion for education. This fixed-term position runs during the academic year, with weekly earnings between £480 and £520.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a relevant degree from health and social care.
• Passionate about education, mentoring, and student success.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support adult learning team working with students 19+.
• Encourage students towards achieving their goals.
• Help manage the Open Learning Centre.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Mentoring

Coaching

Education

Health and social care degree (2:1 or above)

Job description

Health and Social Care Graduate Academic Mentor – Birmingham | ASAP Start

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before teacher training or a career in education? Join a supportive sixth form college in Birmingham as a Graduate Academic Mentor.

The opportunity

• Sixth form rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
• Full‑time, term‑time role (Monday–Friday)
• £480–£520 per week, term time only
• Fixed‑term contract for the 2025/26 academic year
• Hands‑on experience supporting A‑Level and BTEC students
• Develop skills in mentoring, coaching, and academic support

What we’re looking for

• A graduate (2:1 or above) from a health and social care related degree
• Someone passionate about education, mentoring, and student success
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Able to build positive relationships with students and staff
• Confident delivering structured academic support to individuals and groups

What you’ll do

• Support the adult learning team working with students 19+
• Encourage and motivate students towards achieving their goals
• Help manage the Open Learning Centre, supporting independent study
• Be a positive role model and promote extra‑curricular involvement

If this sounds like a perfect opportunity for you - apply today!

How to apply

Click 'Apply’ below to generate your interest and import your CV to Jolie @ Step into Teaching.

Step into Teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure and Barring Service check

***We aim, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within 5 working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future.***

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