Position: Psychology Teacher
Location: Southampton
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS4–KS5
Psychology Teaching Role in a Sixth Form School
A successful Sixth Form School in Southampton is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Psychology Teacher to join its thriving Social Sciences department from September. This is a full-time role within a high-achieving and supportive educational environment that places strong emphasis on academic excellence, independent learning, and student progression.
Psychology is a popular subject within the school, attracting students with a keen interest in human behaviour, cognition, research methods, and contemporary psychological issues.
About the Role
You will teach Psychology at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging and academically rigorous lessons that challenge students and develop their analytical and evaluative skills.
Students will explore key areas including social influence, memory, attachment, psychopathology, biopsychology, research methods, and approaches in psychology. You will support learners in developing strong essay-writing, data analysis, and critical thinking skills while preparing them for GCSE and A-Level examinations.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a successful Social Sciences department and contribute to enrichment activities that enhance students’ understanding of psychology beyond the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
Teach Psychology across KS4 and KS5
Deliver engaging and academically challenging lessons
Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level examinations
Develop students’ research, analytical, and evaluative skills
Assess student work and provide detailed, constructive feedback
Monitor student progress and implement intervention strategies where required
Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development
Support Social Sciences enrichment activities and university preparation programmes
The School Environment
This Sixth Form School in Southampton provides a mature and aspirational learning environment where students are encouraged to become independent learners and achieve their full academic potential.
The Social Sciences department benefits from strong leadership, excellent resources, collaborative planning, and a culture focused on high achievement and progression to higher education.
Staff enjoy a professional and supportive atmosphere with excellent opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification
Experience teaching Psychology at secondary or post-16 level
Strong subject knowledge in Psychology
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Commitment to supporting student achievement and progression
Desirable
Experience teaching A-Level Psychology
Experience working within a Sixth Form or post-16 setting
Degree in Psychology or a related discipline
Ability to contribute to wider Social Sciences enrichment activities
Strong track record of examination success and student outcomes
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Psychology Teacher role in a Sixth Form School in Southampton starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.
