Job Description
- Location: Predominantly online | Oxford, UK
- Schedule: Part-time | Flexible around school commitments
- Salary: £150,000+ gross per annum
- Start Date: ASAP
- Travel: In-person mentoring may occasionally be required
The Role
An international family is seeking an exceptional AI Mentor for their highly intelligent 12-year-old son, who attends boarding school in Oxford.
The boy has a strong interest in Artificial Intelligence, technology, computer science, game development and entrepreneurship. The central focus of the role will be introducing him to modern AI technologies in a clear and engaging way, and teaching him how to use these tools to turn his own ideas into real projects and products.
Working around his boarding-school commitments, the mentor will create a structured learning programme combining practical assignments with project-based learning. They will introduce relevant AI tools and technologies, explain how Artificial Intelligence works and what it can be used for, and help the boy apply this knowledge in practice.
The aim is to develop his understanding of AI while encouraging creativity, independence and an entrepreneurial mindset. The mentor will help him develop personal projects with clear, tangible results, while introducing the fundamentals of product development, marketing, target audiences and competitor analysis.
For more complex projects, the family is prepared to involve a separate team of developers. The mentor will therefore also teach the boy how to work effectively with a technical team, including how to create briefs, set tasks, communicate ideas, monitor progress and manage a project through to completion.
The family has an established technology background and is involved in developing AI-driven platforms. This is therefore an exceptional opportunity for someone passionate about AI, innovation and mentoring gifted young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Create a structured AI learning programme with practical assignments and projects.
- Explain how Artificial Intelligence works and its practical applications.
- Introduce relevant AI tools and teach the boy how to use them effectively.
- Help develop personal projects with clear, tangible results.
- Introduce product development, marketing, target audiences and competitor analysis.
- Develop skills in task-setting, presenting ideas and managing projects.
- Teach the boy how to brief and work effectively with developers and technical teams.
- Establish clear project milestones and support projects from concept through to completion.
- Encourage independent problem-solving, research and experimentation.
- Keep the boy informed about new AI technologies, events, forums and educational opportunities.
- Build confidence, independence, creativity and sound decision-making.
Requirements
- Strong practical knowledge of current AI tools and technologies.
- Strong understanding of digital product development.
- Engaging, proactive and able to explain complex concepts to a 12-year-old.
- Excellent communication skills, patience and a friendly personality.
- Previous teaching, tutoring or mentoring experience would be advantageous.
- Commercial understanding of technology products, marketing and entrepreneurship would be advantageous.
- Fluent English.
- Willingness to undergo background checks and psychometric assessments.
Advanced experience in developing or training complex AI models is not essential. Practical knowledge, strong communication skills and the ability to keep the boy engaged and help him achieve visible results are considerably more important.
Package
- Schedule: Part-time | Flexible around school commitments
- Location: Predominantly online | Oxford, UK
- Salary: Up to £150,000 gross per annum
To apply, please send your CV to enquiries@quintessentialgoverness.com quoting “AI Mentor | Oxford” in the subject line. Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, only suitable candidates will be contacted.
