Academic Mentor- Gateshead

Secondary Academic Mentor – Gateshead

Location: Gateshead
Start Date: February 2026
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £90–£110 per day (dependent on experience)

Join our team and make a real difference in students’ learning!

Are you passionate about helping students succeed? Teaching Personnel is looking for Academic Mentors to support secondary schools and colleges in the Gateshead area. This is your chance to guide small groups and individual students through key learning milestones, helping them gain confidence, improve study skills, and achieve their potential.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting students across core subjects such as English, Maths and Science

• Guiding learners through challenging concepts, exam preparation, and study strategies

• Delivering targeted short academic interventions to help students progress

• Supporting classroom learning alongside teachers and staff

• Encouraging good study routines and independent learning

• Tracking student progress and sharing insights with teaching staff

Who we’re looking for:

• Graduates, tutors, or anyone with strong academic skills

• Calm, patient communicators who can simplify complex ideas

• People who can motivate and inspire students consistently and positively

• Candidates able to obtain an enhanced DBS

What you’ll get:

• Weekly PAYE pay

• Access to free CPD, including exam preparation strategies

• Supportive consultant guidance throughout your role

• Referral bonuses for introducing others to our team

• The chance to develop your skills and experience in education

Make a difference every day – help students gain confidence, reach their goals, and unlock their potential!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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