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Graduate Academic Coach – Immediate Start
Location: Smethwick
Contract: Full-time | Long-term (until July, with potential to extend)

Smile Education is working in partnership with a high-performing and forward-thinking secondary academy in Smethwick, part of a well-established Multi-Academy Trust in the West Midlands. The school is known for its strong values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring young people, as well as its commitment to staff development and wellbeing.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Academic Coach to gain valuable, hands-on experience in a secondary school setting. No prior school or teaching experience is required — full training and ongoing support will be provided.
This role is ideal for graduates considering a future career in teaching, education, pastoral support, educational psychology or youth work, or anyone seeking a rewarding role where they can make a genuine difference.

About the role As a Graduate Academic Coach, you will:

• Support students within lessons across a range of subjects
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to help students engage and progress
• Assist teachers with classroom routines and behaviour support
• Cover lessons when required, following pre-prepared work
• Support students with organisation, confidence and learning habits
• Work closely with teaching and pastoral teams to support student success

This is a full-time role starting immediately, running until the end of the academic year (July), with potential for extension or progression within the school or trust.
Why this is a great opportunity

• No previous school experience required
• Full training, mentoring and ongoing support
• Long-term, stable role in one school
• Excellent experience for graduates considering teacher training
• Opportunity to work across multiple subjects and year groups
• Supportive, inclusive school environment with a strong team ethos
• Immediate start available

Who we’re looking for We welcome applicants who:

• Hold a degree in any subject
• Are confident, positive and reliable
• Enjoy working with young people and building relationships
• Are flexible and happy to support across different lessons and subjects
• Are keen to learn, develop and gain classroom experience

This role would suit graduates or individuals with experience in:

• Tutoring, mentoring or academic support
• Youth work, childcare or pastoral roles
• Sports coaching or training roles
• University-based student support roles
• Customer-facing or people-focused careers
• Or graduates looking for a stepping stone into teaching

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check (can be processed if required)
• Full-time availability preferred
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach

Apply today Interviews and trial days are being arranged immediately, and early applications are strongly encouraged.
Apply online or email your CV to stella@smile-education.co.uk or for more information call: 0121 392 6570.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.