PSYCHOLOGY TEACHER – LEICESTER

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

Psychology Teacher

A well-established secondary school in Leicester is seeking a dedicated Psychology Teacher to join its Humanities faculty. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a structured and supportive environment where academic achievement, behaviour standards, and staff development are key priorities.

The successful candidate will teach Psychology across KS4 and KS5, delivering well-structured lessons covering key topics such as social influence, memory, attachment, psychopathology, and research methods.

You will be expected to plan and deliver high-quality lessons, assess student progress effectively, and use data to inform teaching and intervention strategies. A strong focus on examination preparation and developing students’ analytical writing skills is essential.

The role also involves contributing to curriculum development, departmental planning, and collaborative resource creation to ensure consistency across the department.

School Information

The school is a mixed 11–18 secondary in Leicester with a strong reputation for inclusion, behaviour, and academic progress. Leadership is stable and provides clear guidance and support for staff.

Students are generally well-behaved and respond positively to structured teaching approaches. The school offers a calm and purposeful learning environment.

Staff benefit from strong CPD opportunities and a collaborative departmental culture.

Requirements

Ability to teach Psychology KS4–KS5

QTS or equivalent

Strong subject knowledge

Effective classroom practice

Commitment to safeguarding and student progress

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.