At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and we’re committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it’s our people who make this happen. The role is a Subject Support Manager – Psychology and Law. Locations available: Milton Keynes, London, Guildford. Salary: £44,700 - £50,900. Contract type: Permanent. Hybrid: one day in the office per week plus extensive national travel including overnight stays. Use your expertise in Psychology to help shape how teachers understand and deliver the subject with confidence and clarity, providing the guidance, resources and subject insight they need to support effective teaching and learning. You will leverage your teaching experience to support our Law teaching community. Experience in Law would be beneficial but is not essential.
About the role
This is an opportunity at a time of growth to join an expanding Subject Support function, so if you're ready to take your expertise in Psychology beyond the classroom and influence how thousands of students experience the subject, this is your opportunity to make a national impact. Alongside shaping the subject’s future, you’ll handle the practical support teachers need, answering centre queries, producing subject updates, delivering Curriculum Connect sessions, analysing data to identify centres needing support, and representing AQA at conferences. You’ll play a key role in representing Psychology and Law engaging with teachers, stakeholders and networks to understand how the subjects are evolving and bringing that insight back into AQA to support assessment, curriculum and product development. This role is ideal for teachers looking to broaden their impact, or for those who have moved beyond classroom teaching perhaps into EdTech, CPD, or other education-focused sectors and now want to influence education more broadly through AQA.
Purpose
Working in a wider Subject Support team of 60 subject experts, you’ll support teachers in delivering qualifications across Psychology and Law. Drawing on your assessment and curriculum knowledge, you’ll help shape how our qualifications are delivered in classrooms. You’ll play a part in any future assessment reform and influence national education beyond individual schools.
What's in it for you
The chance to make a meaningful impact on education while growing your career. A real sense of purpose where your work will influence national education. Opportunities for growth and professional development. Being a part of AQA’s inclusive and values-led culture.
Benefits
- Up to 11.5 percent pension contribution
- BUPA healthcare support
- Wellbeing programmes and volunteering opportunities
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service, along with discretionary Christmas closure days
In this role, you'll be responsible for:
- Representing AQA and delivering key subject messages to external audiences.
- Supporting schools, centres, and teachers with subject-related queries, and with planning and delivering our Psychology and Law specifications.
- Engaging with teachers both face-to-face and online to support continuous improvement and subject confidence.
- Building strong relationships with subject stakeholders and using insights to shape future developments.
- Gathering and analysing data and customer feedback using relevant tools to inform decisions and improve delivery.
- Collaborating with internal teams such as Product Management, Marketing, Sales, and Events to ensure alignment and smooth delivery.
You’ll thrive in this role if you have:
- A clear and confident understanding of A Level Psychology and/or GCSE Psychology, their specifications and current pedagogy.
- An understanding of A level Law, although this is desirable rather than essential.
- An understanding of GCSE and/or A-level assessment and awareness of the wider education landscape.
- Current or former teaching experience and ability to demonstrate credibility with teachers.
- Experience that shows you’ve already extended your influence beyond your own classroom for example through subject networks, CPD delivery, EdTech projects or other outward facing responsibilities.
- The ability to use data effectively to inform delivery and understand customer impact.
- Clear and empathetic communication skills, including presenting to teachers and stakeholders, and responding to questions or challenges.
- The ability to explain AQA’s offer in a clear and accessible way.
- Flexibility to travel extensively, including regular overnight stays.
Diversity and inclusion statement
At AQA, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can do their best work. We value the different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds our people bring, knowing they strengthen our culture, decision-making and impact. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect, has access to opportunities to grow and contribute, and feels able to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.
Eligibility and requirements
Enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate. Flexibility to travel extensively, including regular overnight stays.
Contact
Temporary roles: temprecruit@aqa.org.uk. Permanent and Fixed Term roles: opportunities@aqa.org.uk
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Subject Support Manager - Psychology and Law in Guildford employer: AQA Recruiting
AQA is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and wellbeing of its employees while making a significant impact on education in the UK. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, AQA offers extensive learning opportunities, a supportive work culture, and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and healthcare support. Located in Milton Keynes, this role as Operations Shift Team Leader not only allows you to lead and develop teams but also provides the chance to influence operational performance during peak periods, ensuring that millions of learners receive their qualifications on time.
