Academic Mentor

Our School

TGGS is a girls’ 11-18 selective Academy in Torquay, Devon. Achievement is consistently high and TGGS has maintained its position as one of the top 20 state girls' schools in the country for both progress and achievement. 

Our vision is to equip students for a future in which they have the academic qualifications, character skills and self-esteem to make decisions that lead to long, happy and content lives. Our Single Academy Trust is founded on the core values which apply to all our community: equality; open minded; kindness; collaboration; and well-being.

The school has a long history of success with committed and dedicated students, staff and Trustees at the heart of the community. You would be joining an outstanding school, with dedicated, professional and hardworking staff and wonderful students.  

The Role

We are looking for an Academic Mentor to provide high quality academic mentoring to students across the school, both with individual students and with small groups. The post holder will be responsible for leading intervention across the school and review its effectiveness and impact. The ideal candidate will have experience of building professional relationships with students and be confident at providing support to ensure students achieve their potential.

This is a permanent role, working 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET). The salary for this role is Grade D pro rata - actual salary £17,754-£18,051.

If you would like to discuss the role or visit the school before applying, please contact Sarah Forster, Headteacher via lrumbelow@tggsacademy.org (Headteacher’s PA) or our HR department (ahenwood@tggsacademy.org).

To Apply 

Please complete the TES application form via the ‘Quick Apply’ button below, including in your supporting statement why you are the best candidate for the role along with describing your skills and experience. 

The deadline for applications is 9:00am on Wednesday 3rd January 2024.

TGGS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. As part of our safer recruitment procedures, references will be taken up for all shortlisted applicants, and online searches will be completed. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service and other employment checks. TGGS promotes equal opportunities for staff and students.