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Sociology Mentor

Location: Medway
Salary Scale: £120 – £200 per day, depending on experience
Start Date: September 2026
End Date: Ongoing
Contract Type: Long Term, Full-time

Do you have a passion for Sociology and the ability to help young people turn challenging concepts into confident understanding?

About the role

GSL Education Kent are currently seeking a Sociology Mentor to support learners at a welcoming secondary school in Medway. This opportunity would suit a Sociology graduate or an individual with relevant educational experience who can make complex social theories easier to understand and help pupils approach their studies with greater confidence.

As a Sociology Mentor, you will help pupils explore social issues, question different perspectives and strengthen their understanding of key topics. Through focused academic guidance, you will encourage independent thinking and help learners develop the skills they need to express their ideas clearly and effectively.

About the School

Our client school offers a positive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for their progress and develop their individual strengths. A strong emphasis on supportive relationships and consistent guidance helps create an atmosphere in which young people can build confidence and work towards their academic goals.

Sociology Mentor role

As a Sociology Mentor, you will provide focused subject support, helping pupils consolidate their knowledge, understand challenging theories and improve the quality of their written responses. You will adapt your approach to suit individual learning needs, whether working with pupils one-to-one or in small groups.

We are looking for a Sociology Mentor who can make learning relevant and accessible, encourage meaningful discussion and motivate pupils to engage more confidently with the subject.

The successful candidate will:

  • Hold a degree or demonstrate a strong academic background in Sociology or a related subject

  • Understand key sociological perspectives, theories and contemporary social issues

  • Provide effective academic support through individual sessions and small-group activities

  • Help pupils strengthen their analytical reasoning, evaluation and essay-writing skills

  • Adapt explanations and learning activities to meet different levels of understanding

  • Encourage independent thought, positive participation and continued academic development

Previous experience in mentoring, tutoring or working within an educational setting would be beneficial. Graduates with strong subject knowledge and a genuine interest in supporting young people are also encouraged to apply.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.

In addition to that, GSL Education is currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts & Cs apply).

For more information or to register your interest in the Sociology Mentor role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

GSL Education is an ethical, inclusive, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Medway.

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