Psychology Teacher - Outstanding School - Merton

Are you a passionate Psychology Teacher who enjoys encouraging students to question, analyse and understand human behaviour? Would you like to join an ambitious school where students are encouraged to think independently and where teachers are supported to develop their practice?

• Psychology Teacher Role

• Teaching Psychology across Key Stages 4 and 5

• Merton

• ASAP Start

• Full-time, Permanent

• MPS1 – UPS3 Salary

This Outstanding School in Merton is looking for an enthusiastic Psychology Teacher to join its Humanities and Social Sciences provision. The successful candidate will teach Psychology at GCSE and A-Level, helping students develop a strong understanding of psychological theories, research methods and real-world applications.

You will be expected to deliver lessons that go beyond simply covering the specification. Students should be encouraged to evaluate evidence, compare different explanations and apply psychological concepts to unfamiliar situations. The ability to make complex theories accessible and relevant will be particularly important.

At GCSE, you will help students build a secure foundation in topics such as memory, social influence, attachment, psychopathology and research methods. At A-Level, you will support students in developing the analytical and evaluative skills required for more advanced study.

Assessment will be an important part of the role. You will monitor progress, identify misconceptions and provide clear feedback that allows students to understand how they can improve. You will also contribute to departmental planning and the development of resources.

The school would particularly welcome a teacher who enjoys discussion and debate and who can create a classroom where students feel confident expressing ideas while maintaining a high academic standard.

Psychology Teacher - School Information

This Outstanding School in Merton is committed to providing students with a broad, ambitious education in a supportive environment.

The school places strong emphasis on academic achievement alongside personal development. Students are encouraged to become independent thinkers who are prepared to question ideas, consider evidence and develop their own informed opinions.

Staff benefit from a collaborative professional culture. Teachers work together to share good practice, develop curriculum resources and support student progress. There is a strong commitment to professional development and opportunities for staff to broaden their experience.

The Psychology provision is designed to give students a genuine understanding of the subject and to prepare them for further study. The school values teachers who can demonstrate how Psychology connects to everyday life, current issues and future academic pathways.

Psychology Teacher - Experience and Qualifications

• Psychology Degree or relevant degree

• QTS

• Experience teaching Psychology at KS4 and KS5

• Strong knowledge of the GCSE and A-Level curriculum

• Excellent analytical and evaluative skills

• Ability to teach research methods confidently

• Strong classroom management

• Ability to engage students through discussion and questioning

• Commitment to student progress and achievement

Salary

The salary for this Psychology Teacher position will be paid to scale on a contract to scale MPS/UPS.

Application

Please send your application for this Psychology Teacher position through as soon as possible.