Location: Brent, London
Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only (Temporary, long-term with a potential for permanent placement)
Pay Rate: 100 to 120 a day
Start Date: ASAP
Reporting to: Head of Sixth Form / Sixth Form Administrator

Role Overview:

An excellent secondary school with a thriving Sixth Form in Brent is seeking a proactive and organised Study Mentor to support their Year 12 and 13 students. This is a full-time role ideal for someone with experience working in a school environment, who can confidently manage independent study spaces and encourage effective learning habits among post-16 learners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise Sixth Form students during independent study sessions, ensuring a calm, focused, and productive environment.

• Monitor student attendance during supervised study and follow up on any unauthorised absences or lateness.

• Support the academic and pastoral development of students by encouraging positive learning behaviours.

• Maintain order and uphold school expectations in study areas.

• Liaise with Sixth Form staff, pastoral teams, and teachers where necessary to raise concerns or provide updates.

• Complete daily registers and provide feedback to the school's Sixth Form leadership team.

• Assist with administrative tasks as requested by the Sixth Form team.

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

• Previous experience working with secondary or post-16 students (e.g. in schools, colleges, or youth settings)

• Strong classroom or group management skills

• Ability to foster a focused, respectful, and supportive environment

• Reliable, punctual, and professional

• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to obtain one through the agency)

• Right to work in the UK

Desirable:

• Previous experience working with 16-19-year-olds in an educational setting

• Knowledge of the post-16 curriculum and progression pathways

• Experience using school data systems (e.g., SIMS or similar)

• Background in education, youth work, mentoring, or tutoring

What We Offer:

• A full-time, long-term role starting ASAP.
• A rewarding opportunity to work in a well-resourced, inclusive secondary school in Brent .
• A supportive SEN team and access to ongoing training and development.
• Competitive daily rate, based on qualifications and experience.
• Convenient transport links across North-West London.

If you have experience working with post-16 students, or a background in youth work/mentoring, with a passion for working with children and to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

To apply, please submit your CV via the Apply button, or contact Elizabeth on (phone number removed) (option 3) or email (url removed) .

Tradewind Recruitment offers a variety of roles in schools across London - if this one isn't the perfect fit, we'd be happy to help you find one that is.