Academic Mentor

Term Time Only

22.5 Hours per week

Grade 4 Salary: SCP 7 £26,403 - SCP 11 £28,142 Pro Rota (depending on experience)

To start: as soon as possible
Application deadline: 17th December 2025

Are you dedicated to improving literacy and helping young people unlock their potential? The Bulmershe School is seeking an enthusiastic Academic Mentor to join our friendly English department on a flexible part-time basis (3 days a week).

This is a focused and highly impactful role where you will lead small group intervention sessions for students in Years 7 to 11. Your primary goal is to provide targeted support in literacy development comprehension and writing skills, ensuring students can effectively engage with the English curriculum and keep pace with their peers. If you have patience creativity and a genuine passion for literacy and student development, this is a chance to see your support translate directly into student success.

You will be an integral member of our experienced department, collaborating closely with English teachers the Head of English and the wider Inclusion team to tailor effective intervention strategies.

Ready to make a significant contribution to our students' achievements? Download the full vacancy pack to find out more and apply to join The Bulmershe School team.

Why join The Bulmershe School

The Bulmershe School is a heavily oversubscribed school which sits at the heart of the community. We are a mixed Corvus Learning Trust Academy school of 1,500 students,  who come from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We work closely with our parents, partners and feeder school to achieve the best outcomes for all of our students. We were rated as ‘Good’ in our last OFSTED report and are aiming for Outstanding.

We believe that The Bulmershe is a school where you can really make a difference. 

To find out more about The Bulmershe School and this specific opportunity, please take a look at the attached vacancy pack. We look forward to your application.

How to Apply

1. If you’d like to find out more about role, the school, or to talk to us about options for flexible working call: 0118 935 3353 to arrange to meet us for coffee and a chat
2. Ready to apply? Please complete our application form (CVs will not be accepted)
3. Email your application and equal opportunities form to the Assistant School Business Manager, Ms Bagley-Kelly: vbagley@bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk

The Bulmershe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references. Note: This job description is not your contract of employment or any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change either as your contract changes or as the organisation of the school is changed. Nothing will be changed without consultation.