Are you a scholarly, articulate Psychology specialist eager to explore cognitive frameworks, social influence, psychopathology, and research methodologies across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5? This full-time post offers an exceptional opportunity to join an ambitious Social Sciences faculty in Taunton.
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Outstanding, high-achieving 11 to 18 secondary school located in Taunton
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Teacher of Psychology (GCSE Psychology and A-Level Psychology; AQA specification)
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Full-time, permanent contract | September start
Our client is seeking a passionate, detail-oriented Psychology Teacher to join their thriving Social Sciences department from September. In this full-time role, you will deliver intellectually stimulating instruction across GCSE Psychology and A-Level Psychology, preparing students for university pathways in psychology, neuroscience, criminology, and healthcare.
You will guide students through foundational psychological perspectives—including cognitive, biological, psychodynamic, and behavioral approaches—alongside key modules such as memory, attachment, social influence, psychopathology, and research methods (experimental design, inferential statistics, and ethical considerations). The department features modern seminar-style classrooms equipped with digital research archives, interactive learning technology, and an active co-curricular schedule including student psychology societies and guest academic lectures.
School Information This prestigious secondary school in Somerset is celebrated for its strong academic tradition, high university progression rates, and respectful student culture. Senior leadership actively invests in staff welfare and professional development, offering generous non-contact planning time, transparent pay scale progression, catered staff facilities, and structured pathways into academic department management.
Qualifications & Criteria
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)
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Honors degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a closely related Social Sciences discipline
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Deep subject knowledge with the capability to deliver A-Level Psychology and research methods
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Demonstrated track record (or clear potential during training) for delivering outstanding exam results
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Passion for fostering analytical evaluation, empirical essay mechanics, and critical scientific enquiry
Application To be considered for this Psychology Teacher post in Taunton starting in September, please forward your detailed CV today.
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