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Business Mentors
Help 14-16 year old students on a one-to-one basis with their career and/or university choices and revision and exam techniques
Suitable for:
People with good communication skills who are reliable and non-judgemental
Time commitment:
One hour every 4-6 weeks for one academic year
Reason for need/benefits:
To provide effective role models from the world of work who support students to achieve their potential | |
Language Mentors
Help 13-16 year old students with languages. Students are matched with volunteers who are fluent in the student’s chosen language
Suitable for:
People who enjoy languages and helping a young person learn a new language and develop confidence in an unfamiliar environment
Time commitment:
One hour per month for 1 academic year
Reason for need/benefits:
Over 80 languages are spoken in Southwark schools and the students’ strengths in this area need to be encouraged and developed | |
Headteacher Mentors
Are business people who meet 1:1 with Southwark primary or secondary school headteachers to work on key issues i.e. staff, building, budgeting and general management
Suitable for:
Managers of a comparable level
Time commitment:
Negotiable
Reason for need/benefits:
To give schools a business perspective on management and provide a sounding board
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Southwark Education Business Alliance brings together schools and business across the borough, working together for mutual gain. The organisation aims to increase young people's aspirations and achievements and provide opportunities for life-long learning and improvement.