Psychology Teacher - Secondary School - Portsmouth

Are you a passionate Psychology Teacher who enjoys helping students understand human behaviour and develop the skills needed to analyse psychological theories and research? A secondary school in Portsmouth is looking for a committed Psychology Teacher to join its Humanities and Social Sciences provision.

• Psychology Teacher Role

• Teaching Psychology across KS4 and KS5

• Portsmouth

• MPS1 – UPS3 Salary

• Full-time, Permanent

• ASAP Start

The successful candidate will teach Psychology at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, helping students develop a strong understanding of psychological approaches, research methods and the application of psychological concepts.

The school is looking for a teacher who can make Psychology interesting and accessible while ensuring students develop the detailed knowledge required for their examinations. You should be confident teaching students how to evaluate theories, interpret research and construct well-developed written responses.

Lessons should provide students with opportunities to discuss ideas, analyse evidence and apply psychological knowledge to different situations. The successful candidate will need to balance engaging classroom activities with the structured preparation required for GCSE and A-Level examinations.

You will be responsible for planning lessons, marking work and assessing student progress. You will also work with colleagues to identify students who need additional support and provide appropriate intervention.

The role would suit an experienced Psychology Teacher, although applications from ambitious teachers with strong subject knowledge and relevant teaching experience will also be considered.

Psychology Teacher - School Information

This is an established secondary school in Portsmouth with a strong focus on academic achievement, positive relationships and student development.

The school encourages students to become independent thinkers and aims to provide them with the knowledge and skills needed for further education and future careers.

The Psychology provision gives students the opportunity to explore human behaviour and develop analytical skills that can be applied beyond the classroom. Teachers are encouraged to use a variety of approaches to ensure students remain engaged while maintaining a strong focus on academic progress.

The school has a supportive professional culture and encourages staff to work collaboratively when planning, assessing and reviewing student progress.

Psychology Teacher - Experience and Qualifications

• Psychology degree or related degree

• QTS or recognised teaching qualification

• Experience teaching Psychology

• Ability to teach KS4 and KS5

• GCSE and/or A-Level Psychology experience

• Strong knowledge of psychological theories and research

• Good understanding of examination requirements

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong classroom management

• Ability to encourage analytical and evaluative thinking

• Commitment to student achievement

Salary

The salary for this Psychology Teacher position will be paid to scale on MPS/UPS, depending on experience and qualifications.

Application

Please send your application for this Psychology Teacher position through as soon as possible. The school is looking to arrange interviews promptly and is seeking a dedicated teacher for an ASAP start.