As a subject that is popular and well-respected by the students, it is important that psychology education lives up to its relevant, interactive and challenging nature.  The person appointed will be expected to maintain high standards of teaching and learning across the psychology curriculum and to support the school ethos in its desire for every student to develop their potential to the full and flourish as an individual. The ideal candidate will be a self-assured teacher, who has a willingness to try new things and can demonstrate enthusiasm for psychology. We seek to appoint a candidate with excellent subject knowledge and a genuine passion for developing psychology, who will relate well to students and deliver lessons in a manner which will encourage enthusiasm for the discipline. The ability to teach KS3 science would be an advantage and could make this a full-time post, if desired, for an appropriately qualified candidate.

The Psychology Department comprises one full-time teacher and two part-time teachers. The department is located in the Sixth Form Centre, which is close to the main school site. The department has built up excellent resources and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to these. The psychology department consistently achieve outstanding outcomes, with 36% of students achieving A*grades in 2025, 72% A*-A grades, 90% A*-B grades and 98% A*-C grades. The department also offer enrichment opportunities, which provide students with the opportunity to pursue their interests and learn more about psychology beyond the specification. Every year a significant number of students go on to study psychology and psychology-related subjects at university.

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Keeping Children Safe in Education

 Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out and references will be sought for shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.