At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and teach engaging Psychology A-Level lessons to motivated students.
- Company: Prestigious Private Sixth Form College in West London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, modern facilities, and supportive teaching environment.
- Other info: Small class sizes and excellent transport links enhance the teaching experience.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and help shape future psychologists for top universities.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant degree in Psychology required.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Location: West London
Position: Psychology Teacher (KS5 / A-Level specialist)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent / Long-term
Start Date: January 2027 (or ASAP)
Salary: Competitive Independent / Sixth Form College Scale (commensurate with experience)
We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Psychology Teacher to join a prestigious, high-achieving Private Sixth Form College in West London. The college specializes in pre-university education, offering a mature, focused academic environment designed to prepare ambitious students for entry into top UK and international universities. Psychology is one of the college's most popular and rapidly growing A-Level subjects, known for outstanding results and strong student engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and teach engaging, high-quality Psychology A-Level lessons across Year 12 and Year 13.
- Foster critical thinking, research method expertise, and precise essay-writing technique tailored to exam board specifications (AQA / Edexcel).
- Prepare students thoroughly for public examinations through structured mock assessments, exam workshops, and targeted individual feedback.
- Provide academic mentoring and extension support for students applying to competitive university courses (Oxbridge, Russell Group, Medicine, and Psychology pathways).
- Contribute positively to the wider academic and co-curricular life of the sixth form community.
College Highlights:
- Highly motivated, pre-university students with exceptional behaviour and a strong drive for academic success.
- Small class sizes (typically seminar-style delivery) allowing for personalized support and high-level academic discussion.
- Modern, state-of-the-art facilities with extensive digital teaching resources and study spaces.
- Collaborative environment working alongside experienced A-Level subject specialists.
- Excellent West London location with exceptional transport links and surrounding amenities.
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), QTLS, or extensive independent sixth-form teaching experience (ECTs and experienced teachers welcomed).
- Relevant degree in Psychology or a closely related discipline.
- Proven track record of delivering strong outcomes at A-Level.
- Full right to work in the UK.
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