A-Level Psychology Teacher | Sixth Form Excellence

Marchant Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a scholarly secondary academy in Oxford in recruiting a Teacher of Psychology for Year 12–13. The role is full-time and permanent, with January start, within the Social Sciences faculty.

The successful candidate will deliver A-Level Psychology, train students in research methods, and support UCAS applications while contributing to the wider social sciences curriculum and extra-curricular activities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT).
• Honors degree in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, or closely related discipline.
• Proven track record (or strong potential) for delivering positive A-Level Psychology outcomes.
• Deep knowledge of A-Level Psychology exam specifications and research methodology.
• Enhanced DBS Check on Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging A-Level Psychology lessons for Year 12 and 13.
• Guide students through research methods and quantitative data analysis.
• Prepare students for external examinations (AQA / Edexcel) with mock marking and feedback.
• Assess, track, and report Sixth Form progress using formal assessments and papers.
• Support extracurricular Psychology & Neuroscience activities and guest lectures.
• Fulfill Sixth Form tutor duties and assist with UCAS applications.

Skills

A-Level Psychology instruction

Assessment & feedback

Research methods teaching

Pastoral duties

Education

QTS or PGCE/SCITT

Honors degree in Psychology

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a scholarly secondary academy in Oxford in recruiting a Teacher of Psychology for Year 12–13. The role is full-time and permanent, with January start, within the Social Sciences faculty.

The successful candidate will deliver A-Level Psychology, train students in research methods, and support UCAS applications while contributing to the wider social sciences curriculum and extra-curricular activities.