History Academic Mentor

History Academic Mentor Haringey September 2026

This well-regarded secondary school in the London Borough of Haringey is rated Good by Ofsted and is recognised for its rich, knowledge-driven Humanities curriculum, strong commitment to academic progress, and genuine belief that understanding the past is essential to navigating the present. History is a valued and enthusiastically taught subject across the school, and every History Academic Mentor who joins plays a meaningful and appreciated role in supporting pupils to engage with it at the highest level.

• Subject-specific CPD tailored to History intervention, source analysis support, and GCSE examination preparation
• A supportive Humanities department with experienced colleagues, shared resources, and collaborative planning structures
• A structured induction with dedicated mentoring from qualified History practitioners from day one
• A diverse, culturally rich school community that brings genuine personal connection to historical topics and debates
• Strong potential for teacher training pathways or extended contracts for high-performing staff

• Delivering targeted one-to-one and small-group History intervention sessions across KS3 and KS4
• Supporting pupils working below expected levels or preparing for GCSE History examinations
• Helping pupils develop extended writing, source analysis, and historical argument skills through structured sessions
• Tracking individual pupil progress and feeding back regularly to the class teacher and Head of History
• Building motivating, trusted relationships with pupils to develop their confidence and enthusiasm for the subject

The ideal History Academic Mentor will hold a 2:1 or 1st Class degree from a top 30 UK university, ideally in History or a closely related Humanities discipline. Previous child-centred experience in a UK educational setting is highly valued. The school is seeking a passionate, articulate, and proactive History Academic Mentor with strong communication skills and a genuine love of 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.

• £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 future teacher training or extended contracts following a successful placement

If you are a History graduate with a passion for the past and a desire to share that passion with the next generation, this History Academic Mentor role in Haringey is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' attainment and inspire a lifelong love of History.

History Academic Mentor September 2026 INDSUP