A Level Psychology Lecturer

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-regarded further education college in East London is seeking a committed A Level Psychology Lecturer starting September 2025. The role includes planning and delivering engaging lessons, monitoring student progress, and providing support for university applications. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree, teaching qualification, and experience in the subject area. The position offers a competitive pay rate of £35 per hour and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Supportive environment

Access to excellent resources

Qualifications

• Experience teaching A Level Psychology in a post-16 or FE setting.
• Strong knowledge of the current curriculum and assessment criteria.
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality A Level Psychology lessons.
• Assess and mark student work, providing timely feedback.
• Support students with university applications.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Ability to support learners

Education

Degree in Psychology or a related field

Recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed)

Job description

Job Title: A Level Psychology Lecturer

Location: East London

Pay Rate: £35 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary - Ongoing

Start Date: September 2025

Working Hours: Full-time

A Level Psychology Lecturer - East London

We are working with a well-regarded further education college in East London who are seeking a committed and engaging A Level Psychology Lecturer to join their team from September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to teach bright and motivated students preparing for university study in the social sciences and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality A Level Psychology lessons in line with the AQA (or equivalent) curriculum
• Teach key topics such as memory, attachment, psychopathology, social influence, biopsychology, and research methods
• Create an inclusive and stimulating learning environment that encourages academic curiosity and critical thinking
• Prepare engaging resources and schemes of work aligned with specification requirements
• Assess and mark student work, providing timely and constructive feedback
• Monitor student progress, attendance, and attainment, and provide appropriate support and intervention when needed
• Support students with university applications, including personal statements and academic references
• Participate in team meetings, exam preparation, quality assurance activities, and curriculum development
• Contribute to creating a positive, respectful, and focused classroom culture

Essential Criteria:

• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed) or willingness to achieve one
• A degree in Psychology or a closely related field
• Experience teaching A Level Psychology in a post-16 or FE setting
• Strong knowledge of the current curriculum and assessment criteria (AQA, OCR, or Edexcel)
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills
• Ability to motivate and support learners of varying abilities and backgrounds
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one)

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience delivering results-driven support in an academic environment
• Familiarity with UCAS application processes and progression routes into psychology-related degrees
• Confidence using digital teaching tools and platforms such as Teams or Google Classroom

Why Apply?

• Competitive pay rate of £35 per hour
• Teach a subject with strong student interest and academic progression rates
• Join a supportive department with access to excellent resources
• Temporary, ongoing contract with long-term potential
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on learners' future study and careers

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.