Job Description

Teacher of Psychology

Teacher of Psychology
Havering, East London
Permanent, full time
Outer London MPS/UPS

We are seeking a committed Teacher of Psychology to join a well-established secondary school in Havering, East London. This is a permanent, full-time post for a teacher with strong subject knowledge and the ability to teach Psychology at KS5 within a stable and supportive sixth form environment.

The school is a mixed comprehensive school for pupils aged 11 to 16, with a growing interest in post-16 study through its wider provision and local partnerships. It is a school with clear routines, a calm working environment and a straightforward approach to teaching and learning. Staff are supported by sensible systems, and the department benefits from a collaborative culture.

This role would suit an experienced Psychology teacher or a strong subject specialist looking to teach A Level Psychology in a school where expectations are clear and workload is managed realistically.

The role

You will be teaching Psychology at KS5, with responsibility for:

• planning and delivering engaging A Level Psychology lessons
• supporting students to make strong progress in theory, research methods and assessment
• preparing students for success in examinations and extended written responses
• using clear routines, assessment and feedback to support progress
• contributing to curriculum planning and departmental consistency
• working closely with colleagues to maintain high standards

There may be some wider contribution to related social science or humanities provision depending on experience and timetable needs.

We are looking for someone who

• holds QTS
• has experience teaching Psychology, ideally at A Level
• has strong subject knowledge and secure understanding of the specification
• can teach confidently and clearly to sixth form students
• values structure, calm routines and academic rigour
• works well with colleagues and contributes positively to a department
• can support students with different levels of prior attainment

The school offers

• a permanent role in a well-run secondary school
• a supportive and professional staff culture
• clear behaviour systems
• sensible workload expectations
• collaboration within the department and wider faculty
• a focused sixth form environment
• ECT support where relevant and appropriate

This is a strong opportunity for a Psychology Teacher who wants to teach A Level in a school where the systems are in place and the job is allowed to feel manageable.

Safeguarding statement:
Ethos Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and other relevant safer recruitment checks.