Teacher of Psychology (MAT Leave)

Salary: MPS / UPS  - FTE: Full-time OR part-time

Start Date:  ASAP 2026

The Department:

The Psychology Department delivers the Edexcel syllabus which we believe offers interesting and varied topics for the students. We have a large intake of sixth form students across year 12 and 13, with classes currently  up to 24 students. 

Successful candidates would be working in a supportive team that collaborates closely to consistently improve student performance and has a real passion for all things psychology. Students experience a variety of teaching methods and styles in the classroom where high standards are the norm. 

As well as delivering the syllabus, students are offered the opportunity to go on several different trips and hear information from external speakers to help them understand how psychology works in the real world and the career opportunities that are open to them. 

Person Specification:

It is expected that the successful applicant will be able to fulfil the following criteria:

Qualifications:

QTS and a good honours degree in a related subject (ECTs are welcome)

Experience:

Ability to teach Psychology across KS5

Relationships:

A commitment to students as individuals

A sensitive attitude to students of all abilities and ages and the ability to differentiate teaching to meet the needs of the most able and those with Special Educational needs

An ability to create a stimulating and challenging learning environment for students

A recognition of the importance of partnership with parents

A supportive and co-operative approach to colleagues

Personal Characteristics:

A commitment to the AGS ethos

A willingness to continue learning and developing as a teacher

A reflective approach to their own practice and to the overall performance of the department

Hard working and adaptable

Happy to work independently or in collaboration

Able to carry initiatives through to their conclusion

Friendly and approachable

Well organised and able to meet deadlines

Demonstrate a passion for the subject and an ability to enthuse students of all ages

A commitment to safeguarding children’s well being

A commitment to playing a part in the wider life of the school

Please see the attached pack for further information about this vacancy and Alcester Grammar School.

Applications close at 8am on Monday 2nd February although we reserve the right to interview early if a suitable applicant is identified. 

Thank you for your interest in the role. If you would like to talk through the role prior to application, then please do not hesitate to contact me at r.thorpe@alcestergs.com. 

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities:

Safeguarding

Alcester Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

Equal Opportunities 

Alcester Grammar School is committed to developing a culture of inclusion in our school for the benefit of all staff, pupils and governors. We believe that all staff should thrive irrespective of race, religious beliefs, disability, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation. We recognise and respect values and difference and we work to remove any barriers which inhibit the development of people, including recruitment and retention.