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Business Studies Learning Mentor

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

Are you knowledgeable in Business Studies and passionate about helping young people develop their skills, confidence and understanding of the business world?

About the role

GSL Education Kent are currently seeking a dedicated Business Studies Learning Mentor to support pupils at a secondary school in Swale. This opportunity would be particularly suited to a Business Studies graduate or someone with a strong understanding of the subject who can make complex ideas easier to understand and help learners become more confident in their studies.

As a Business Studies Learning Mentor, you will provide targeted academic support, helping pupils explore business concepts, understand how organisations operate and connect theoretical knowledge with real-world situations. Through individual guidance and small-group support, you will encourage learners to think critically, strengthen their subject knowledge and take a more active approach to their learning.

About the School

Our client school offers a positive and supportive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to build confidence, develop independence and achieve their potential. Staff place importance on strong relationships and provide guidance to help learners overcome challenges and make meaningful progress.

Business Studies Learning Mentor role

As a Business Studies Learning Mentor, you will work with pupils individually and in small groups to reinforce their classroom learning and address areas where they may need additional guidance. This could involve explaining key business principles, supporting written assignments, developing analytical skills and helping pupils apply business theories to practical scenarios.

We are looking for a Business Studies Learning Mentor who can bring the subject to life, communicate ideas effectively and adapt their support to meet the needs of different learners.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have a degree or strong academic background in Business Studies, Business Management or a related subject

  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of business concepts, enterprise and the commercial world

  • Help pupils strengthen their subject knowledge, written work and application of business theories

  • Encourage analytical thinking, problem-solving and evaluation skills

  • Build positive relationships and adapt support to suit different learning needs

  • Be patient, approachable and committed to helping young people make meaningful progress

Previous experience in a school, tutoring or mentoring environment would be advantageous. Applications from graduates with strong Business Studies knowledge and an interest in supporting young people are also welcome.

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 Business Studies Learning 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 Swale.

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