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Academic Lead

United Kingdom, London Employment contract 50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 28, 2026
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Job Responsibility

  • Deliver rigorous, analytical and student-centred teaching within the relevant subject discipline
  • Provide targeted academic mentoring for high-achieving students preparing for competitive university pathways, including Oxbridge, Ivy League and other leading global universities
  • Support students with subject knowledge, academic writing, admissions tests, interview preparation, written work and broader intellectual development
  • Diagnose student strengths and development areas, creating structured learning plans that support measurable progress
  • Maintain consistently high teaching standards across individual lessons, group sessions and online delivery
  • Manage a portfolio of students within the subject area, ensuring each student has clear academic objectives and an appropriate progression plan
  • Track student performance, engagement and feedback, intervening early where additional support is required
  • Prepare clear progress updates, lesson notes and academic recommendations for students, parents and internal colleagues
  • Coordinate with tutors and internal teams to ensure students receive joined-up academic support
  • Contribute to student retention and satisfaction through responsive communication, high-quality teaching and thoughtful academic advice
  • Communicate professionally with students and parents, providing timely academic advice, strategic recommendations and clear next steps
  • Build trusted relationships with families, supporting student wellbeing, confidence and long-term academic development
  • Explain academic pathways, university preparation requirements and subject choices in a clear and commercially aware manner
  • Escalate complex academic or family concerns to senior academic leadership where appropriate
  • Lead and mentor subject tutors, helping uphold Blue Education’s standards for teaching quality, responsiveness and academic professionalism
  • Share subject expertise, teaching approaches and admissions insights with colleagues to strengthen team performance
  • Support onboarding, feedback and informal development of tutors within the subject area, under the direction of senior academic leadership where applicable
  • Collaborate with Oxbridge/Ivy-trained colleagues in a high-performance environment where intellectual curiosity and innovation are valued
  • Design and refine curricula, enrichment programmes, assessments and pedagogy-informed teaching resources
  • Contribute to the development of subject pathways that support students at different stages of academic and admissions preparation
  • Use student outcomes, tutor feedback and admissions trends to improve teaching materials and programme effectiveness
  • Ensure academic resources are rigorous, relevant and aligned with competitive university admissions expectations
  • Participate in academic outreach, webinars, workshops, marketing initiatives and parent-facing events
  • Stay updated on global higher education trends, admissions criteria, curriculum developments and competitor activity
  • Contribute ideas for new programmes, academic services and student support initiatives
  • Act as a strong ambassador for Blue Education’s academic standards and student-centred approach

Requirements

  • Graduate, Master’s or PhD degree from Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial College, Ivy League, or an equivalent top global university
  • Strong subject expertise and the academic credibility to advise ambitious students and families
  • Minimum 500+ hours of teaching, tutoring or academic mentoring experience, ideally with high-achieving or university-bound students
  • Proven experience supporting students applying to Oxbridge, Ivy League or other competitive university programmes
  • Ability to design targeted learning plans, explain complex ideas clearly and improve student confidence and academic performance
  • Experience with admissions preparation, including personal statements, written assessments, admissions tests and interviews, is highly desirable
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise students, parents and colleagues clearly and professionally
  • Highly organised, responsive and capable of managing multiple students, deadlines, lessons and consultations
  • Strong digital literacy and confidence using online learning platforms, shared documents and student management systems
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with tutors, academic colleagues and operational teams
  • Willingness to teach and support students during evenings and weekends in peak application cycles
  • Intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for working in a high-achieving academic environment
  • Passion for education, with a strong commitment to student development, integrity and academic excellence
  • Professional judgement, emotional intelligence and confidence working with ambitious students and families
  • Collaborative mindset and openness to contributing to team culture, curriculum improvement and business growth

What we offer

  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Potential equity options
  • UK work permit sponsorship for exceptional candidates, where applicable
  • A collaborative environment with colleagues from Oxford, Cambridge, Ivy League and other top global universities
  • Career development, leadership pathways and influence over programme design and academic strategy
  • Comprehensive benefits including private health insurance and pension scheme
  • International exposure across the UK and Asia, with opportunities for travel
  • The opportunity to make a transformative impact on students’ academic and personal development

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