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Thank you for your interest in becoming a Mentor.

Insight Education considers applicants based on merit and is an active promoter of equal opportunities for all.

First name *

Family name *

Email address *

Mobile Number *

Date of Birth

Name of school, Sixth Form or College

Address

Nationality

Ethnicity

A Level/IB (or other equivalent qualifications) Subjects & Grades: *

Name of University: *

University College (if applicable):

Undergraduate Degree: *

Grade (final/predicted): *

Graduation Year:

Involvement in university/college activities (to help with tutor-student pairing): *

Postgraduate Qualifications (if applicable):

Current Profession/Job: *

Do you hold a current, valid DBS certificate *

Which subject(s) would you like to mentor/tutor and up to what level: *

Briefly outline any teaching/tutoring/mentoring experience (200 words max): *

Do you have a PGCE (or equivalent) teaching qualification: *

Do you have a TEFL (or equivalent) qualification: *

Insight Education sponsors social mobility charity Insight Outreach. The charity provide free mentoring to state school students from minority, disadvantaged and non-traditional Oxbridge backgrounds. If you are an university student/graduate, would you like to volunteer for our partner charity. *

Are you interested in tutoring under Insight Education's signature Oxbridge Mentoring Programme? *

Are you interested in giving private tuition to (I)GCSE, A Level or IB students? *

Insight Education runs UCAS brainstorming and review workshops. Are you interested in leading a workshop? (Briefing and training will be provided). *

Are you interested in being involved in presentations, workshops and webinars? (Briefing and training will be provided) *

Please provide a hyperlink to your most up-to-date CV

Why work with us?

Maximise opportunity

Insight Education works with students and clients both in the UK and around the world, providing you with varied and exciting work.
Our partner organizations let you hear first about additional opportunities and experiences they have available.
We work flexibly so that you can plan your work with us to fit around your other commitments.

Enhance your skillset

We offer training to all our tutors before they take on their first client with us; including how to structure a lesson, the rationale behind learning, and the use of online teaching software effectively.

Discover our learning frameworks, which have been tried and tested over 16 years to maximize student success.
Develop excellent leadership skills, furthering your personal and professional development as well as enhancing your CV.

Feel Supported

We have a dedicated and friendly core team, who are on hand to help, 7 days a week.
Communication with our management is an open, two-way dialogue; you will be encouraged to share your views and give feedback to make sure you gain the most out of working with us.
We pride ourselves on furthering the personal development of our students, the same goes for our Mentors.
You will be given the opportunity to learn in practice in the online classroom, with the guidance of a senior Mentor, at an early stage.

Requirements & Expectations

Requirements

You must be a graduate or student from a Russell Group University, who has achieved/is predicted to achieve at least a 2:1. For those who study outside the UK, you should have an equivalent grade from a top university of international repute (e.g. Ivy League for US applicants).
We particularly welcome applicants from Oxford and Cambridge Universities.

Expectations

A clear passion for the subject(s) you wish to mentor and the ability to convey this passion.
Evidence of interpersonal skills, enabling your Mentees to express their thoughts and ideas in a safe and comfortable environment.
Good planning and organizational skills.
Creativity to plan fun activities and consolidate Mentees’ learning in an interactive way.
Extra-curricular experiences or achievements can be shared with Mentees to aid their personal development.
The ability to work flexibly and remotely.