At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers in delivering Psychology and Law qualifications with confidence and expertise.
- Company: AQA, the UK's largest provider of academic qualifications, dedicated to advancing education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous pension, healthcare support, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Hybrid working with extensive travel opportunities and professional development in an inclusive culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in education while collaborating with passionate educators and experts.
- Qualifications: Strong understanding of A-level Psychology and/or GCSE Psychology; teaching experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 44700 - 50900 £ per year.
About the school
AQA is the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK.
The organisation marks over 10 million exam papers each year and is committed to advancing education through high-quality qualifications and support for teachers.
The role
- Subject Support Manager – Psychology and Law
- Locations: Milton Keynes, London or Guildford
Hybrid working: one day in the office per week plus extensive national travel including overnight stays.
This position offers the opportunity to use expertise in Psychology to support teachers in delivering AQA qualifications with confidence.
The role also includes support for the Law teaching community, with comprehensive upskilling provided where required.
AQA Psychology holds a leading position at GCSE, AS and A-level, with over 66,000 A-level entries annually.
The post sits within a Subject Support team of 60 subject experts.
The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, stakeholders and networks to strengthen specification delivery, gather subject insight and contribute to assessment and curriculum development.
Key responsibilities
- Represent AQA and deliver key subject messages to external audiences.
- Support schools, centres and teachers with subject-related queries and with planning and delivering Psychology and Law specifications.
- Engage with teachers both face-to-face and online to support continuous improvement and subject confidence.
- Build strong relationships with subject stakeholders and use insights to shape future developments.
- Gather and analyse data and customer feedback to inform decisions and improve delivery.
- Collaborate with internal teams including Product Management, Marketing, Sales and Events.
Requirements
- A clear and confident understanding of A-level Psychology and/or GCSE Psychology, their specifications and current pedagogy.
- An understanding of A-level Law (desirable but not essential).
- An understanding of GCSE and/or A-level assessment and awareness of the wider education landscape.
- Current or former teaching experience with the ability to demonstrate credibility with teachers.
- Evidence of extending influence beyond the classroom, for example through subject networks, CPD delivery, Ed Tech projects or other outward-facing responsibilities.
- The ability to use data effectively to inform delivery and understand customer impact.
- Clear and empathetic communication skills, including presenting to teachers and stakeholders.
- The ability to explain AQA's offer in a clear and accessible way.
- Flexibility to travel extensively, including regular overnight stays.
Benefits & package
- Up to 11.5 percent pension contribution.
- BUPA healthcare support.
- Wellbeing programmes and volunteering opportunities.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service, and discretionary Christmas closure days.
- Opportunities for professional development within an inclusive, values-led culture.
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