Teacher of Psychology in Leeds

The College is seeking to appoint a well-qualified, high performing and enthusiastic individual to the permanent full-time post of Teacher of Psychology, who will lead and inspire students. This is a post to join a team of professionals in a growing subject area. Psychology is a high performing department within our Outstanding College. The Psychology department is lively, dynamic and progressive in terms of its approaches to delivering teaching, learning and assessment. There is a wealth of experience and professional knowledge in a team which is both friendly and committed to pursuing academic success for each student. You will have the drive and enthusiasm to provide a high quality and challenging learning experience for our students whilst also ensuring a supportive and encouraging environment. Psychology is currently taught to A-level and follows the OCR specification. This includes compulsory topics: Research Methods, Core studies, Issues and Debates, Issues in Mental Health and optional topics: Child and Crime psychology. This is an exciting time to join the department and an opportunity to help build upon the outstanding resources initiated by the team.

Main duties / Responsibilities

• To provide high quality learning, teaching and assessment in accordance with the duties of a main scale teacher and in accordance with the College's policies.
• To have regard to the principles and values expressed in the College's Mission Statement.
• To monitor and track each learner's achievement according to value added criteria, assessment and attendance in order to ensure each learner is able to fulfil their potential.
• To contribute to the development of high-quality resources, including schemes of work and teaching, learning and assessment resources and strategies.
• To contribute to the further development of the subject through enrichment, to maximise student's engagement.
• To contribute to the planning activities of the department, reflecting the needs of the students and the aims and objectives of the College.
• To embrace a varied range of teaching and learning styles appropriate to the post-16 learner through the development of a team culture including the appropriate integration of IT and online platforms into programmes of study.
• To work as part of a team and to contribute to effective working relations.
• To undertake an appropriate programme of teaching in accordance with the duties of a main scale teacher.
• To undertake the assessment of students' work in accordance with the College's assessment policy.

Quality Assurance and Professional Development

• To actively participate in staff development activities.
• To participate in the College appraisal system.
• To contribute to the process of the setting of targets within the department and to work towards their achievement.
• To develop effective teaching and learning styles.
• To contribute to and participate in the College's procedures for lesson observation.
• To maintain accurate and up to date information concerning students and their progress.
• To contribute to the College liaison and information events e.g. attendance at the Open Mornings.
• To contribute to effective communication and consultation with parents of students when appropriate. This includes report writing and attendance at Parents' Consultation days or other occasions designated by the College.

Other

• To have regard to the principles and values expressed in the College's Mission and Ethos Statement.
• To demonstrate a commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons in line with College policy.
• To have full regard for the College's Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety requirements.
• To assist in liaison with partner schools, higher education, industry, examination boards, awarding bodies and other relevant external bodies where appropriate.
• To attend meetings in accordance with the College meetings' schedule.
• To contribute to the provision of a stimulating teaching environment whilst adhering to the Health and Safety policy of the College.
• To perform such other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the principal which reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility.

Please note: The job description is an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job may change over time to reflect the changing needs of the College, as well as the personal development needs of the post holder. Any changes would be discussed with the post-holder prior to implementation.

What we can offer you

• Free on-site car parking.
• Located in the University District of Leeds and close to Leeds City Centre (easily accessible by public or private transport).
• The framework for Ethical Leadership in Education underpins everything we do.
• The College has been rated again as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted (March 2022 and September 2024) and is always oversubscribed.
• The West Yorkshire Travel Plan Network which gives 12% discount on Annual Metro Cards.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• On-site canteen facilities, with a separate Starbucks café.
• Feel good lunches - every half term (Different days on rota).
• Training and CPD.
• Enhanced sick pay above statutory entitlement.
• Enhanced payment for maternity, paternity and adaption leave (subject to qualifying period).
• Flu jab re-imbursement.
• Various wellbeing initiatives, some staff led (i.e. yoga, knitting, College choir, Time to talk/ Mental Health and Wellbeing) + support to chosen charity of the year (voted by staff) with money raising initiatives.
• On-site College counsellor (mainly for students but staff can benefit from this or use the services of our EAP).
• Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured offers free and confidential advice available 24hrs, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
• Various discount platforms offering savings across a broad range of categories, including retail, fitness, well-being, and more (Blue Light, UniDays etc).
• Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) - Teachers only.
• West Yorkshire Pensions - Support staff only.
• Access to the beautiful chapel with regular services for staff to attend.
• End of year College BBQ for staff + Mission and Ethos 'day, Staff Retreat Day.
• Lots of celebration and fundraising reasons for cake baking (or just eating!).

Application and Contact

To apply for a job, you must be eligible to work in the UK. The application form plays a most important part in our selection process. Please do not send us your standard CV (curriculum vitae). It is vital that you fill in the form as fully and accurately as possible. At the initial shortlisting stage, we will pay particular attention to how well your experience and skills fit the criteria of the Person Specification and you should address each of these clearly in your application. The College is committed to Safeguarding and promotes the welfare of young people and expects all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment. In promoting equality, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Protection of Children and Young Persons procedures. If you are selected for interview, you will be required to consent to the necessary enquiries being made. Completed applications should be returned via the TES Portal. Closing date: 9am on 27th February 2026. It is intended that interviews will take place week beginning 2nd March 2026. Applicants who have not been contacted within four weeks of the closing date should assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your enquiry and interest in this post.