Teacher of Psychology (sixth form)

Overview

Job Title: Teacher of Psychology (sixth form)

Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD
Salary: £29,565 – £42,172 per annum (subject to progression criteria)
Annual Leave: 45 days per annum plus bank holidays
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Department: MC6
Reporting to: Curriculum Team Leader

What You’ll Be Doing

Join our team as a Psychology Lecturer, where you will plan and deliver a wide range of engaging and work‑related learning experiences across Level 3 programmes, including A Level Psychology, BTEC Applied Psychology, and the new OCR Mental Health: Individuals and Society AAQ launching in September 2027. You will inspire learners to develop the essential skills, knowledge, behaviours and attitudes needed for success in 21st‑century learning, life and work, while creating an inclusive and supportive environment that enables every student to reach their full academic potential.

• Plan a program of study for the curriculum being delivered that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and developmentally appropriate for all students.
• Employ a variety of teaching techniques and resources aligned with evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning, subject content knowledge, and student needs.
• Plan and deliver a suitable Assessment Programme ensuring marked work and student feedback meet Middlesbrough College Standards.
• Offer pastoral support and contribute to the Thrive programme of tutorial and enrichment opportunities to support student development beyond the curriculum.
• Implement Middlesbrough College’s Core Values through the teaching and learning strategy.
• Use diagnostic assessment tools to identify learning strengths and needs of every student for intervention or acceleration toward achievement.
• Promote numeracy and literacy in all teaching and learning practices.

What We’re Looking For

We seek candidates who:

• Are a qualified Teacher
• Hold a relevant Degree, or equivalent
• Have GCSEs at Grade C / Level 4 or above in English and Maths, or equivalent

Experience

• Relevant experience of teaching Level 3 psychology
• Experience in planning and delivering exam‑based qualifications
• Track record of good and outstanding teaching outcomes
• Current knowledge of IAG relating to career opportunities in associated areas for post‑16 learners and current HE progression routes
• Pastoral support experience (e.g., personal tutor, UCAS guidance, wellbeing support) – Desirable
• Experience of assessing/marking for awarding bodies at Level 3 – Desirable
• Ability to teach additional subjects (e.g., Child Development or Criminology) – Desirable
• Subject to meeting enrolment criteria for the teaching qualification

What’s in it for you?

The College Offers An Excellent Benefits Package Which Includes:

• Health & Wellbeing – Subsidised health scheme, free gym membership, and 24/7 counselling for you and your family
• Family‑Friendly Policies – Flexible hours and support for life’s moments
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support, including counselling, legal and financial advice
• Professional Development – Training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• Discounts and extras – Up to 15% cashback at retailers, discounted gift cards, home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice, Cycle to Work, EV Leasing (coming soon)
• Pension Schemes – Teachers’, LGPS & NEST

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For U page.

How to Apply

For further details and to discuss the role, please contact Carolyn Yule, Assistant Principal Sixth Form, CL.Yule@mbro.ac.uk. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Safeguarding

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. This role involves regulated activity and direct contact with children and young people. Successful candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions must be declared as appropriate. It is a criminal offence to apply if you are barred from regulated activity with children. Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer.

Additional Information

The Lecturer Salary Scale ranges from Pt 5 to Pt 16. Progression beyond point 11 depends on achieving and maintaining QTLS & QTS. To progress beyond point 14, Advanced Teacher Status (ATS) is expected.