Psychology Teacher

2 weeks ago


North West, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Psychology Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Location: Levenshulme
Agency: Teaching Personnel
School: Ofsted Good Secondary School with an Excellent Reputation
Position: Full-Time, January Start (Maternity Cover)
Salary: In line with PayScale

Role Overview:

Teaching Personnel is seeking a committed and knowledgeable Psychology Teacher to join an outstanding secondary school in Levenshulme. This full-time maternity cover position, starting in January, is a unique opportunity to engage students in the exploration of human behavior and psychological principles within a supportive and high-achieving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching Psychology at Key Stage 4 and 5: Deliver stimulating lessons that cover core topics in Psychology, engaging students in a range of theoretical and practical applications of psychological principles.
Curriculum Development: Create and adapt lesson plans to align with the school’s curriculum and exam board specifications, ensuring a thorough coverage of topics such as research methods, biopsychology, and social influence.
Student Assessment and Feedback: Regularly assess and monitor student progress, providing clear, constructive feedback and targeted support to enhance learning and achievement.
A-Level Exam Preparation: Support A-Level students as they prepare for their examinations, offering revision strategies, exam tips, and in-depth discussions on complex topics.
Classroom Environment: Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom atmosphere where students feel encouraged to participate, ask questions, and develop critical-thinking skills.
Resource Management: Use a variety of resources and teaching methods, including case studies, group discussions, and multimedia presentations, to make Psychology accessible and interesting for all students.
Parental Engagement: Communicate effectively with parents and guardians, providing updates on student progress and discussing ways to support each student’s learning journey.
Professional Development: Stay updated with advancements in Psychology education, attend relevant training sessions, and collaborate with colleagues to continually improve teaching practices.
Ideal Candidate:

Qualifications: Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Psychology or a closely related field.
Experience: Proven experience teaching Psychology at the secondary level, with a solid understanding of Key Stage 4 and 5 curriculum requirements.
Engaging Teaching Style: Passionate about Psychology and able to inspire students, encouraging them to explore and critically engage with psychological concepts.
Organizational Skills: Strong planning and organization skills to balance curriculum delivery, assessment, and support for students preparing for exams.
Collaborative Mindset: Willing to work with colleagues in a supportive department, contributing to a positive and ambitious teaching environment.
Why Join?

Respected School Setting: Join a school with an excellent reputation and a commitment to student achievement and well-being.
Professional Growth: This maternity cover role offers an excellent opportunity to develop teaching experience in a supportive and respected secondary school.
Impactful Work: Inspire students to develop a lifelong interest in Psychology, supporting them as they build critical skills for both exams and future studies.
If you are a passionate Psychology Teacher ready to inspire students and positively impact their education, apply through Teaching Personnel for this rewarding role in Levenshulme, starting in January

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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