Secondary Psychology Tutor (GCSE and A Level) in Rochester

Secondary Psychology Tutor (GCSE and A Level)

November 4, 2026

Role at a glance

Myrtle Learning is looking for a qualified psychology teacher to tutor GCSE and A Level learners in Years 9/10 to 13, working in a hybrid pattern of online and in person sessions. Psychology is not part of the KS3 National Curriculum, so this role focuses on GCSE and A Level.

Location Rochester, Kent (hybrid: in person at our centre and online)

Key stages GCSE (Years 10 and 11) and A Level (Years 12 and 13)

Subjects GCSE Psychology (9 to 1); A Level Psychology

Exam boards GCSE: AQA, Edexcel (Pearson) and OCR. A Level: AQA, Edexcel (Pearson), OCR and Eduqas, plus WJEC where required

Working pattern Hybrid: online sessions from home plus in person sessions at our centre

Contract Self employed / Freelance

Hours Typically after school (3.30pm to 8pm), weekends, exam season and school holiday programmes

Myrtle Learning is a UK education provider offering personalised tuition, SEND support, 11 Plus preparation, KS3, GCSE and A Level tuition, and school partnership programmes for learners aged 7 to 18. Our mission is to help every learner build confidence, achieve their potential and own their learning.

As a Secondary Psychology Tutor, you will help learners understand how we think, feel and behave, evaluate psychological research critically, and write well evidenced answers with confidence. You will work one to one and with small groups, tailoring each session to the learner and keeping parents informed of progress.

Teaching and learning

• Deliver engaging, well structured one to one and small group psychology sessions for learners in Years 9/10 to 13, both online and in person.
• GCSE: teach topics such as memory, perception, development, research methods, social influence, language, thought and communication, brain and neuropsychology, and psychological problems, in line with the learner’s specification.
• A Level: teach core areas such as social influence, memory, attachment, psychopathology, approaches, biopsychology and research methods, plus options such as relationships, gender, schizophrenia, eating behaviour, aggression, forensic psychology or addiction, and issues and debates.
• Tailor teaching to the learner’s exam board specification and chosen options (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Eduqas or others).
• Teach research methods thoroughly, including experimental design, ethics, sampling, data handling, descriptive and inferential statistics, and scientific processes.
• Help learners describe, apply and evaluate theories and key studies, including use of scenario based application questions.
• Model clear essay planning and balanced evaluation that reaches supported judgements.
• Build learners’ confidence, curiosity and independent thinking.

SEND and inclusion

• Support learners with SEND, including dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD and autism, following any EHCP or school support plan.
• Make reasonable adjustments and use evidence based strategies, such as key study summaries, knowledge organisers and structured essay frames, so every learner can access the curriculum.
• Support learners with access arrangements (such as extra time, a reader or a word processor) to practise under the right conditions.
• Work with our SEND lead

Safeguarding and professional standards

• Follow Myrtle Learning's safeguarding and child protection policy and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance at all times.
• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, including any that arise when learners discuss mental health or personal experiences.
• Teach sensitive topics, such as mental health conditions, eating behaviour, addiction and aggression, with care and age appropriate resources, and never offer diagnosis or therapeutic advice.
• Follow our online safety protocols, including professional camera use, approved platforms and session recording rules.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with UK GDPR when handling learner information.
• Uphold the Teachers' Standards and act with professionalism and integrity.

Team and continuous improvement

• Attend training, team meetings and CPD sessions.
• Support Easter revision courses, mock exam days and summer programmes where available.

This is a hybrid role combining online tuition from home with in person sessions, so you can balance flexibility with face to face contact.

• Online sessions: delivered from a quiet, professional, distraction free space using our approved platform, interactive whiteboard and shared documents for live essay planning, statistics practice and feedback.
• In person sessions: delivered at our learning centre.
• Equipment: you will need a reliable laptop or computer with a webcam, headset and stable broadband connection. A graphics tablet or stylus is helpful but not essential.
• Travel: reasonable travel to in person sessions is expected. Travel arrangements will be discussed at interview.

Applicants must meet all of the following:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification, with a secondary psychology or social sciences specialism.
• Enhanced DBS certificate with a Children's Barred List check, issued within the last 12 months or registered on the DBS Update Service. Myrtle Learning can support you to apply for one if needed.
• A degree in psychology (ideally BPS accredited) or a closely related subject.
• At least two years’ experience teaching or tutoring psychology at A Level, with experience of GCSE.
• Thorough, up to date knowledge of the GCSE and A Level psychology specifications for the main exam boards, including key studies, approaches and research methods.
• Confident knowledge of the mathematical and statistical requirements, including inferential tests.
• A secure understanding of assessment, including assessment objectives, levels based mark schemes and grade boundaries.
• Up to date understanding of safeguarding and KCSIE, with safeguarding training completed in the last two years (or willingness to complete ours before starting).
• The right to work in the UK.
• Two professional references, one of which must be from your most recent employer in a role working with children or young people.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Confident use of technology for online teaching (video platforms, digital whiteboards and shared documents).
• A suitable home working space and reliable internet connection.

Desirable requirements and personal qualities

• Ability to teach a wide range of A Level options across several exam boards.
• Experience as a GCSE or A Level examiner or moderator.
• Experience teaching related subjects, such as sociology, criminology or biology.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND, or a background in educational or child psychology.
• Experience supporting university applications for psychology.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car for in person sessions.
• Patient, encouraging and able to make research and theory accessible and relevant.
• Passionate about psychology and about helping learners think scientifically.
• Sensitive and non judgemental when discussing mental health and personal issues.
• Reliable, punctual and well organised.
• Reflective and committed to continuous improvement.
• A clear, empathetic communicator with learners, parents and schools.
• Aligned with our values of professionalism, integrity, compassion, educational excellence and partnership.
• Flexible hybrid working that fits around other commitments.
• Paid induction and ongoing CPD, including safeguarding and SEND training.
• Access to Myrtle Learning's curriculum resources, assessments and online platform.
• Support with enhanced DBS application and Update Service registration.
• Regular work with a consistent group of learners.