Seaton Valley High School

Prospect Avenue

Seaton Delaval

Tyne and Wear

NE25 0FW

0191 237 1505

TEACHER OF PSYCHOLOGY

Main / Upper Pay Ranges (£32,916 to £51,048 pro rata)

Permanent,0.6FTE

Required from 1 September 2026

Small enough to care, big enough to make a positive impact 

Seaton Valley High School is a thriving 13–18 academy in South East Northumberland with a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating and growing student numbers. As a close-knit, smaller school, we pride ourselves on a community where staff truly know every student both academically and pastorally. Driven by our core values—be ready, be respectful, be safe—our students demonstrate excellent behaviour and a genuine desire to learn and achieve their best. 

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and expert Social Sciences Teacher, with the ability to teach and lead on Social Sciences up to A-Level This could include the subjects of Sociology, Law and Psychology, depending on the candidate. You will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a genuine passion for one of the subjects to lead and inspire our students.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career, within a school that really cares for our students and staff. 

Student behaviour and attitudes to learning are good throughout the school and we need a highly motivated individual who can enable students to exceed their expectations and have high aspirations for their futures.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check is required for this post.