Role Summary

The Academic Mentor supports the team in providing education consultation services for student placement in schools globally. Most students are within the age range of 9 to 13 years old, with some in the slightly younger or more senior levels.

The role shall provide academic expertise aimed at improving standardised test scores and school entrance exams performance. The role is also responsible for producing materials to facilitate client communication, event marketing and project research on an assignment basis.

Key Responsibilities:

a) School Placement Services

• Identify students’ academic needs by setting diagnostic assessment and analysing the result
• Propose targeted measures to address challenge areas and improve test scores prior to important exams
• Review students’ work and provide timely feedback, following up with them and their parents where necessary
• Utilise education technology platforms to monitor student progress and assign relevant practice sets for students
• Prepare students for school interview by giving them speaking practice and drafting recommended responses
• Provide guidance in completing paperwork for application, such as personal statement and student portfolio
• Report any incidents or feedback from teachers, parents or students that require immediate attention to the team

b) Enrichment Programmes

• Involve in the planning of enrichment programmes including, but not limited to summer camp and meet-the-clients session
• Facilitate or conduct parts of enrichment programmes that are teaching-related, such as in-person tutoring and educational activities

c) Administrative Support

• Assist in the collection of information, product testing and market research on an assignment basis
• Assist in the shared duties of maintaining office logistics and operations

Requirements:

1) Bachelor's degree in Education/Arts/Science; additional teaching qualification such as PGCE is preferred.

2) Minimum 2 years of experience in teaching English- or Maths-related subjects according to UK-based syllabus.

3) Familiar with standardised tests such as ISEB, CAT4, UKiset and CEPT for independent school placement.

4) Ability to establish rapport with students and experience in working with learners aged 9 to 13.

5) Effective communication and coordination skills with diverse stakeholders including parents, students, teachers and team members. Evidence of such experience in a similar role such as project management and customer service is preferred.

6) Familiar with using virtual communication platforms (e.g. Zoom, WeChat), education technology platforms (e.g. Atom Learning) as well as AI-enabled platforms (e.g. ChatGPT). An openness to learning and using emerging platforms is essential.