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Oppidan Education
Mentoring for young people in homes and schools, around the world.
- 1-20 employees
- B2C
- B2B
- Education
- Tutoring
- Learning
- SaaS
- Hammersmith, London, UK
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Company mission
Adults have mentors, kids should too.
40% female employees
Our take
Mentoring plays a pivotal role in the development of young people, particularly in the school setting. It provides them with guidance, support, and encouragement from experienced individuals, fostering personal growth and academic success. Oppidan Education is an innovative mentoring network aiming to provide more mentoring opportunities to young people across the UK.
The company emphasises the importance of empathy, resilience, and creativity, providing a holistic approach to learning. The company organises summer camps and year-round mentorship programs, connecting 200 mentors with over 3,000 families across the UK. Oppidan’s success lies in its unique mentorship model, where mentors act as guides rather than tutors, nurturing personal development beyond academic achievements.
Their success has been recognised by the likes of The Times and Evening Standard, and notably the company recently partnered with St Mary's School for 11+ exam success. With its innovative approach gaining momentum, the company plans to expand internationally, fostering a supportive environment for students to thrive and prepare for the unpredictable future job market.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Benefits
- Hybrid working (three days in the office, two at home)
- Regular CPD and team socials
- 2 weeks each year of fully remote working (overseas)
- 25 days’ holiday, increasing by a day each year after two years with us
- Company closed for last week of July: five days additional free holiday
- Commission structures added to basic salary
- EMI share option scheme
Company values
- Remember your purpose
- Aspiring for change
- We're the sum of our parts
- Kind is cool: read the rythm
- Sweep the sheds
Leadership
Henry Faber
(Director & Co-founder)Also Co-founder and Trustee of The Oppidan Foundation, previously an Educational Consultant for ASTEX.
Walter Kerr
(Director & Co-founder)Also Co-founder and Trustee of The Oppidan Foundation and Governor of Bousfield Primary School. Previously a Professional Tutor at Keystone Tutors.
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