PSYCHOLOGY TEACHER – NEWCASTLE
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale
Psychology Teacher
A supportive and well-led secondary school in Newcastle is seeking an enthusiastic Psychology Teacher to join its Humanities faculty. This is a strong opportunity for a practitioner who is passionate about delivering engaging and academically rigorous Psychology teaching within a structured school environment.
The successful candidate will teach Psychology across KS4 and KS5, delivering well-planned lessons that develop students’ understanding of key psychological approaches, including cognitive, behavioural, biological, and psychodynamic perspectives. You will also teach core topics such as memory, attachment, social influence, and research methods.
You will be expected to maintain high standards of classroom practice, using assessment data effectively to monitor progress and inform teaching strategies. The ability to adapt lessons to meet the needs of different learners is essential.
The role also includes contributing to departmental planning, assessment design, and resource development, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistency and high standards across the department.
School Information
The school is a well-established 11–18 secondary in Newcastle with a strong reputation for behaviour management and academic performance. Leadership is stable, visible, and highly supportive, with a clear focus on teaching quality and staff development.
Students are generally well-behaved and respond positively to structured teaching environments. The school provides a calm and focused atmosphere where expectations are clear and consistently applied.
The school offers strong CPD opportunities, well-resourced departments, and a collaborative staff culture.
Requirements
Ability to teach Psychology KS4–KS5
Formal teaching qualification with QTS (or equivalent)
Strong subject knowledge
Effective classroom management
Ability to plan and deliver differentiated lessons
Commitment to safeguarding and student achievement
Application
To apply for this Psychology Teacher position, please send your CV as soon as possible.
