Psychology Teacher
Pay Scale: £160 – £260 per day
Contract: 2 days per week
Start Date: 04 September 2026
Location: Harrogate
Secondary Education
Career Teachers is working with a successful secondary school and sixth form in the Harrogate area to appoint an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Psychology Teacher to teach Key Stage 5 students from September 2026 on a long-term temporary basis. This is a part-time role for 2 days per week and would suit a confident practitioner with strong subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring post-16 learners.
About the role:
As a KS5 Psychology Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging A Level Psychology lessons, support students in developing strong analytical and research skills, and contribute to a positive sixth form learning environment. You will be expected to maintain high expectations, assess progress effectively and help students prepare confidently for external examinations.
About You:
You will be a committed and adaptable Psychology specialist who can build positive relationships with sixth form students and deliver high-quality learning. You will have excellent communication skills, secure curriculum knowledge and the confidence to support students with exam preparation, research methods, key psychological theories and extended written responses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach engaging and well-structured KS5 Psychology lessons to sixth form students
- Plan, prepare and adapt lessons in line with the A Level Psychology curriculum
- Support students in developing critical analysis, independent thinking, research and evaluation skills
- Assess, monitor and record student progress, providing constructive feedback to help learners improve
- Prepare students for assessments and external examinations through effective teaching, revision and intervention
- Create a positive, inclusive and focused classroom environment
- Follow school policies for safeguarding, behaviour, attendance and health and safety
- Work collaboratively with department colleagues and contribute to the wider sixth form learning culture
Essential requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status, or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
- Experience teaching Psychology at KS5, A Level or post-16 level
- Strong subject knowledge and understanding of assessment expectations
- Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons that challenge and support learners
- Excellent classroom management, communication and organisational skills
- A professional, reliable and adaptable approach
- Eligibility to work in the UK and willingness to complete safeguarding checks
Desirable experience:
- Recent experience teaching A Level Psychology in a secondary school or sixth form setting
- Knowledge of the AQA Psychology specification
- Experience supporting students with exam preparation, research methods and extended writing
- Ability to contribute to enrichment, intervention or wider sixth form support
Our benefits:
- ARefer a Friend Schemegiving you a bonus of up to £250
- Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
- Competitive weekly pay
- Assignments paid to a scale after 12 weeks (AWR)
- Online time sheets
- Your own dedicated consultant
- Guaranteed pay schemes
- Genuine refer a friend scheme
- Affinity Extra – Thousands of discounts on multiple high street shops including coffee and cinemas, plus other benefits and a Health & Well-being portal.
*These benefits are applicable to those who are working with Career Teachers. You will gain access to the Affinity Extra this portal once you start working with us.
All roles will require an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS), although we can help with this process a new application is required if your current DBS is not on the update service, and reference checks.
Career Teachers are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.
This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Career Teachers operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.
Psychology Teacher in Harrogate employer: Career Teachers UK
Career Teachers is an exceptional employer, offering Behaviour Support Workers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people in Harrogate and surrounding areas. With competitive pay, flexible working arrangements, and exclusive training opportunities, we foster a supportive environment that prioritises professional growth and development. Join us to work collaboratively with dedicated consultants and schools, ensuring a positive and inclusive learning experience for all students.
