New Job: Psychology Mentor in Wood Green, Haringey

Job Description

Psychology Mentor – Haringey – September 2026

This outstanding sixth form in the London Borough of Haringey is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and is widely celebrated for its exceptional academic standards, impressive university progression rates, and genuine commitment to developing intellectually curious, analytically confident young people. Psychology is a thriving and popular A-Level subject within the sixth form, and every Psychology Mentor who joins plays a valued and meaningful role in supporting students to achieve at the very highest level.

Psychology Mentor - What the School Offers

• Subject-specific CPD tailored to A-Level Psychology support, tutoring delivery, and academic mentoring


• A well-resourced Social Sciences department with strong A-Level outcomes and excellent university progression


• A structured induction with dedicated mentoring from qualified Psychology practitioners from day one


• A scholarly, collegiate staff culture where every Psychology Mentor is genuinely supported and valued


• Strong encouragement towards teacher training pathways or extended contracts for high-performing staff

Psychology Mentor - What the Role Involves

• Delivering targeted one-to-one and small-group A-Level Psychology mentoring and tutoring sessions


• Supporting students to develop analytical writing, evaluation skills, and confident engagement with core psychological theories and research studies


• Helping students prepare for A-Level examinations including essay planning, past paper practice, and revision strategies


• Tracking individual student progress and feeding back regularly to the Psychology teaching team


• Building trusted, academically focused mentoring relationships with sixth form students and their families

Psychology Mentor - What the School is Looking For

The ideal Psychology Mentor will hold a 2:1 or 1st Class degree from a top 30 UK university, ideally in Psychology or a closely related discipline. Previous experience supporting young people in a UK educational or mentoring setting is highly valued. The school is seeking an intellectually curious, articulate, and committed Psychology Mentor with strong communication skills and a genuine passion for the subject.

Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Psychology Mentor - Salary and Contract Info

• £450 to £530 per week, pro rata to term time only


• Full-time, long-term contract from September 2026 to July 2027


• Term-time only


• Potential for extended contracts or teacher training pathways following a successful placement

If you are a Psychology graduate with a passion for the subject and a desire to support the next generation of psychologists, this Psychology Mentor role in Haringey is a genuinely exciting opportunity to work within one of North London's most celebrated sixth form environments.

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Psychology Mentor | September 2026 | INDSUP