PSYCHOLOGY TEACHER – YORKSHIRE
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale
Psychology Teacher
A well-established and supportive secondary school in Yorkshire is seeking a committed Psychology Teacher to join its Humanities faculty. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a structured environment that places a strong emphasis on academic achievement, consistent teaching practice, and positive student outcomes.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering Psychology across KS4 and KS5, ensuring that lessons are well-planned, engaging, and appropriately differentiated. Key areas of delivery will include cognitive psychology, social influence, memory, attachment, psychopathology, and research methods.
You will be expected to maintain high standards of classroom practice, with a strong focus on student progress and examination preparation. The ability to use assessment data effectively to inform planning and intervention strategies is essential.
The role also involves contributing to departmental planning, curriculum development, and the creation of high-quality teaching resources, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistency across the department.
School Information
The school is a mixed 11–18 secondary in Yorkshire with a strong reputation for behaviour, structure, and academic progress. Leadership is stable and supportive, with a clear focus on maintaining high standards in teaching and learning.
Students are respectful, well-behaved, and respond positively to structured teaching environments. The school provides a calm and purposeful learning atmosphere where staff are supported and expectations are clearly defined.
The school offers strong professional development opportunities and a well-organised departmental structure.
Requirements
Ability to teach Psychology at KS4 and KS5
Formal teaching qualification with QTS (or equivalent)
Strong subject knowledge in Psychology
Effective classroom management skills
Ability to plan and deliver differentiated lessons
Commitment to safeguarding and student progress
Application
To apply for this Psychology Teacher position, please send your CV as soon as possible.
