Teacher of Psychology

# Teacher of PsychologyEmployer: The ChaseLocation: Malvern, WorcestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full Time, Part TimeSalary: Mainscale - UPS £32,916 to £51,048 paPosted: 7th October 2026Expires: 15th October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1578478Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates; Other GraduatesJob Reference: TeachPsych/1026* Share :* Print**Salary:** M1 to UPS3 £32,916 - £51,048 per annum - pro rata if part time (Pay Award Pending)**Hours:** Full Time but would consider Part Time on request**Contract:** Fixed Term until 31st August 2027 (with the possibility of being made permanent)**Start date:** 1st January 2027**About The Chase School**The Chase strives to be a school of excellence in every way, and this is made clear in our mission statement.We seek to encourage and reward excellence of every kind, to enable all students to achieve their full potential, become successfully independent and understand the importance of caring interdependence.In pursuit of our mission, we strive to instil the following characteristics of effective lifelong learning in all students:AspirationRespectResilienceAdaptabilityThe Chase is a caring school that is insistent on good behaviour, caring interdependence and strong partnerships between home and school, so all students feel happy, safe and secure as they pursue their studies.**Enrich a learning of Psychology**The Chase is seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to teach Psychology at KS5, and ability to teach another subject as well would be desirable. We welcome applications from experienced candidates and NQTs. This post is part time but full time may be considered.You will be joining a very successful and supportive department whose KS5 examination results are significantly above national expectations in terms of both progress and attainment; the subject of Psychology continue to be popular. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious person to join an experienced team where you will have the chance to develop professionally and make a huge contribution to the ever-growing success and reputation of The Chase School.**What We Are Looking For**We are looking for a skilful teacher who can demonstrate:• Excellent communication skills across all levels• Resourceful and innovative• Proactive strategies for raising attainment.In return, we can offer:• A well-qualified and experienced team of specialists• A modern and well-resourced faculty• A broad spectrum of abilities to encourage across the 11-18 age range.Early applicants strongly encouraged.**Closing date:** 15th October 2026 at midnight**Interviews will be held during week commencing 19th October 2026****Why Work at The Chase School?**The Chase is more than a school; it is a family and a community.Our staff are part of a caring and supportive working environment, united by a shared commitment to helping every student feel happy, safe and successful.We work together to provide pastoral care, teaching that inspires young minds and a wide extracurricular programme that identifies and develops the individual talents of every child.**What Our Staff Enjoy*** The camaraderie of supportive and friendly colleagues* Opportunities for continuing professional development* New staff induction and support programmes* Appraisal procedures* A range of statutory benefits including sick pay, maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave* Continuous service from other schools will be honoured in relation to sick pay, holiday entitlement and pension rights* Pension schemes* Access to wellbeing resources and to an Employee Assistance Programme* Staff social, sporting and wellbeing activities throughout the year* Access to or provision of IT equipment (role specific)* Cycle to Work Scheme* Access to numerous discounts through the workplace scheme* Free on-site parking* Views of the beautiful Malvern Hills from some of our classrooms and offices**Understanding the Job Description**The job description aims to give you a full description of the main purpose of the job.The list of duties is not exhaustive but provides an overall summary of the scope of the job and what we will expect of the successful applicant.**Preparing Your Application**The person specification describes the skills, abilities and experience that we think are needed to do the job successfully.You should consider this carefully when writing the supporting statement section of your application form. We use the person specification as a benchmark against which we assess all candidates.Your supporting statement should demonstrate how your previous experience, skills, qualifications and abilities match those set out in the person specification. What you write will be used to help determine which candidates are shortlisted for interview.### AttachmentsInformation for Applicants (2026)Ofsted Inspection Report - January 2026Recruitment of Ex-Offender PolicySafeguarding and Child Protection Policy 2025-26Teacher Job DescriptionPerson Specification all teacher roles### Safeguarding Statement:The Chase is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and therefore the successful application for any position will be required to undertake a criminal records check DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) with ID and reference checks. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. #J-18808-Ljbffr