Psychology Teacher

Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (until 31st August 2026)
Pay Range: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon

About the Role

TeacherActive is proud to be working in partnership with a high-achieving and inclusive secondary school in Solihull. Due to increasing student numbers and recent site development, the school is seeking to appoint a passionate and creative Teacher of Psychology to join their thriving Humanities faculty.

This is an exciting opportunity to teach in a school that values high expectations, inclusive education, and academic excellence.

Applications are welcomed from both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced professionals.

The School Offers

• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team

• Strong pastoral care and a well-established system of support for staff and students

• A commitment to inclusivity and high academic standards

• A dynamic and collaborative teaching environment

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• An engaged and respectful student body

Job Purpose

• To implement and deliver a broad, balanced, relevant, and differentiated curriculum.

• To support student progress as a classroom teacher and Form Tutor.

• To foster a high-quality learning environment that inspires students to achieve their individual potential.

• To contribute to raising standards of student achievement and engagement.

• To support the school's responsibility for personal and academic development.

Teaching and Learning

• Teach Psychology and potentially related Humanities subjects at Key Stage 4 and/or 5.

• Ensure lessons are engaging, inclusive, and meet curriculum requirements.

• Set and assess homework and classwork in line with school policy.

• Keep accurate records of student progress and provide timely feedback.

• Participate in external and internal assessment processes.

• Prepare and adapt learning materials and schemes of work.

• Uphold school-wide expectations regarding punctuality, discipline, and standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Honours degree

• Degree and/or teaching qualification in Sociology, Citizenship, Politics, History, Psychology, or Criminology

• Evidence of recent and relevant professional development

Experience

• Experience of teaching in a secondary school (11-16 or 11-18)

• Ability to teach the following to KS4/5:

  • Psychology (KS4/5)

• Flexibility to contribute to other subject areas as needed

• Proven record of supporting student progress and addressing underachievement

Teaching Skills

• Strong subject knowledge and understanding of effective pedagogy

• Awareness of current curriculum developments

• High proficiency with IT and use of digital tools in education

• Experience using data to plan interventions and improve student outcomes

Key Competencies and Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to inspire, engage, and challenge students of all abilities

• Strong organisational and time-management skills

Professional Development

• Evidence of engagement in continued professional learning

• Willingness to support the development of colleagues and share best practice

• Interest in participating in wider school professional activities

Additional Information

• Must share the ethos and values of the school community

• Willingness to engage in whole-school initiatives, events, and enrichment activities

• Subject to Enhanced DBS clearance

• Experience of leading or willingness to particip