Teacher of Psychology in Southampton

We are looking to recruit a talented and enthusiastic person to join our highly successful and inclusive Sixth Form College. The successful candidate will be a committed, inspirational and dynamic individual with a passion for teaching. Psychology is part of our Faculty for Science, Social Science and Care. The Faculty is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher for this very popular A Level course, which forms part of our wider and highly successful Social Science provision. The Faculty offers a wide range of courses in this area including A-level Psychology and Sociology, T levels in Health and Early Years, Level 1 and 2 provision and Access to HE. We have invested heavily in specialist educational spaces for its courses including a nursery environment and simulated hospital ward, and well equipped classrooms. The faculty also supports a range of extra‑curricular activity to enrich the taught curriculum.

Contract: Full time fixed term Maternity Cover (1 year contract)

Salary: Sixth Form Teacher Pay Scale £33,465 – £51,714 p/a

Closing Date: Friday 20th March 2026

Interview Date: W/C Monday 27th March 2026

Start Date: Thursday 20th August 2026

Itchen College is a thriving Sixth Form College with a broad curriculum offer to meet the needs of the local community. The college is situated in pleasant surroundings to the east of Southampton with excellent local transport links. Ofsted inspected the college in September 2024, grading overall provision as Outstanding with Outstanding Quality of Education, Outstanding Behaviour and Attitudes, Outstanding Leadership and Management, Outstanding Education Programmes for Young People and Outstanding Provision for Learners with High Needs.

The college is committed to supporting staff wellbeing and professional development. The college has an excellent in‑house CPD programme for all teaching and support staff including a dedicated programme for Early Career Teachers. The college also has close links with the Southampton Education Forum, the Wessex Group and the SFCA, including subject groups and CPD opportunities at all levels. The college offers a wide range of benefits for staff, including free parking, an onsite nursery, occupational pension schemes, an Employee Assistance Programme and free use of the college gym.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality courses and successful learning outcomes for students.
• Teaching groups at all levels and across the range of courses offered within the curriculum area, including the preparation and marking involved in each course and the provision of tutorial support.
• Motivating students of all abilities to achieve their potential.
• Preparing detailed schemes of work and course materials to support student learning.
• Undertaking the internal assessment of coursework of those students entered for examination courses, as required by the examination boards involved.
• Encouraging independent learning through the setting of appropriate homework tasks.
• To promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and vulnerable adults you come into contact with.
• Ensuring all students are treated fairly, without discrimination and promoting diversity.
• Providing regular, frequent, and constructive feedback to students on their progress.
• Maintaining records of student progress.
• Promoting the maintenance of acceptable standards of conduct of students.
• Undertaking the completion of class registers and other administrative tasks, ensuring absences and lateness are accounted for and taking appropriate action where they are not, in accordance with the procedures in the staff handbook.
• Undertaking the compilation of records of achievement and references on pupils, as required.
• Following the College quality procedures and producing the course SAR where there is no team leader.
• Contributing as required to the Enrichment Programme including Careers and Recreational Activities offered by the College.
• Contributing to course/curriculum/learning area teams in curriculum development and liaison activities.
• Participating, as required, in meetings with colleagues and parents in respect of the duties of the post.
• Undertaking appropriate professional development activities and maintaining/working towards PSP standards.
• Any other duties/responsibilities which are reasonably requested within the purview of the post.
• Working within the framework provided by College Policies e.g. Equal Opportunities, Quality, ICT and Health & Safety.
• Responsible for providing information to College Information Systems in the required format.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Education to degree level or equivalent.
• Recognised teaching qualification.
• Recent experience of teaching (subject) in a school/college or relevant industry experience.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to subject.

Workplace Benefits

• Values‑driven culture – we’re proud of our culture and look for someone driven by our college values.
• Learning and Development – access to support and resources to drive your own development.
• Free parking – free on‑site parking and good public transport links.
• Eyecare Scheme.
• Cycle2Work Scheme.
• Free on‑site gym & sports facilities.
• Free flu jabs.
• Free hot drinks for staff.
• Canteen – freshly prepared food with plenty of choice.
• One Life Event Day – to recognise life\’s big moments like a wedding, graduation, moving house.
• Staff discount schemes – discounts and deals on national attractions, entertainment, days out, theme parks, holiday insurance and many national retailers.
• Employee loyalty celebration reward scheme – cash and rewards to acknowledge and celebrate staff commitment and loyalty to the College.
• On‑site college nursery with priority given to college staff.
• Access to college library.
• Free college Wi‑Fi.
• Compassionate leave – up to 5 days paid time off to attend to matters relating to the death or serious illness of a loved one.
• Counselling service – access to qualified therapy‑based support.
• Pension scheme – enrolment to the Teachers\’ Pension Scheme (TPS) (eligibility criteria applies).
• Occupational sick pay.
• Enhanced family leave.

About Itchen Sixth Form College

We are a sixth form college based in Hampshire. We offer A‑Levels and vocational courses across an extensive curriculum that will help you reach your full potential! Itchen Sixth Form College is a 110 year old state‑inspected and state‑funded college. We specialise in preparing 16‑19 year olds for university study.