Oxbridge Academic Mentor

£30,000 – £36,000 | Full-Time | September 2026 Start | Kensington, London

You secured a place at Oxford or Cambridge. What's next?

Looking for a role that genuinely challenges you, develops your leadership skills, and allows you to inspire the next generation of high-achieving students?

Want unparalleled school-based experience before progressing into teaching, educational leadership, academia, law, finance, consulting, public policy, or postgraduate study?

A prestigious secondary school in Kensington is seeking an exceptional Oxbridge Academic Mentor to join its award-winning academic enrichment team from September 2026.

This is not a traditional graduate role.

This is a rare opportunity for an outstanding Oxford or Cambridge graduate to work within one of London's most academically ambitious school environments, supporting exceptionally talented students as they pursue places at the UK's most competitive universities.

The School

Situated in the heart of Kensington, this highly respected secondary school has established itself as one of London's leading destinations for academic excellence. Year after year, students secure places at Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, LSE, UCL, Durham, Bristol and other Russell Group institutions.

The school's culture is unapologetically ambitious. Intellectual curiosity is celebrated, academic achievement is expected, and students are encouraged to think beyond examination success towards genuine scholarship and leadership.

You will join a team committed to nurturing the next generation of academics, scientists, medics, lawyers, economists and innovators.

The Role

As an Oxbridge Academic Mentor, you will:

• Deliver targeted academic mentoring to high-attaining students
• Support Oxbridge, Medicine, Law and Russell Group applicants
• Lead university preparation workshops and enrichment programmes
• Deliver small-group seminars within your subject specialism
• Coach students through admissions tests and interview preparation
• Develop stretch-and-challenge resources for gifted learners
• Work alongside senior leaders to drive academic excellence across the school

Who We Are Looking For

Applications are welcomed from graduates who possess:

• A degree from Oxford or Cambridge
• Outstanding academic credentials throughout their education
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for intellectual development and educational excellence
• The ambition to become a future leader in education or a related profession

Candidates with backgrounds in Humanities, STEM, Economics, Law, Languages or Social Sciences are all encouraged to apply.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• Salary between £30,000 and £36,000
• Direct experience in one of London's most aspirational schools
• Access to an elite teacher development pathway from September 2026
• Mentoring from outstanding educational leaders
• Exceptional preparation for teaching, academia, educational psychology and leadership careers
• Opportunity to make a transformational impact on highly ambitious young people

Applications Open Now

The school has already begun shortlisting and will be conducting interviews throughout the coming week.

Opportunities of this calibre are exceptionally rare and attract interest from some of the UK's strongest graduates.

To be considered, send your CV and cover letter to Ryan at KPI Education immediately.

If you are an Oxbridge graduate seeking a prestigious, intellectually stimulating role that offers genuine responsibility, unrivalled development, and the chance to shape the futures of tomorrow's leaders, submit your application today before interview places are filled.

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