Head of Psychology

EQUA Mead Learning Trust; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TLR (leadership responsibilities)

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Lavington School in Wiltshire is seeking to appoint a qualified teacher to lead the A level Psychology course for Year 12 and 13. The role offers negotiable hours, with start 1 January 2027, and the chance to inspire learners in a high-achieving environment.

You will deliver engaging teaching, contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and quality assurance, and support the wider learning and development of pupils within EQUA Mead Learning Trust.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with strong subject knowledge in psychology or related sciences.
• Experience delivering engaging A-level and broader curriculum.
• Track record of high standards of achievement and behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Lead the A level Psychology course for Year 12 and 13.
• Deliver high-quality lessons and engage students across KS5.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and improvement of teaching.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Motivating learners

Inspiring teaching

Education

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

Job description

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Key Role Information

• Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum pro rata
• Job type: Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Closing: 30/10/2026 09:00
• Interview: Week commencing 02 November 2026
• Start: 1 January 2027
• Pay grade: MPS - UPS
• Key stage: Not Applicable
• Hours per week: 0.00
• Weeks per year: 52.143
• Visa sponsorship: No

Your Role

The working hours for this role are negotiable and will be discussed at the interview. This role can be full-time or part-time. The start date for this role is 01 January 2027.

Lavington School is looking for someone who can teach and lead the A level course for Year 12 and 13. An ability or interest in teaching science (for example at KS3) would be desirable but certainly not essential. A level Psychology is a popular A level option, and we are looking for a talented and inspirational teacher to lead the subject. The successful candidate will deliver engaging, high-quality teaching, create a positive and inclusive learning environment, and contribute to excellent outcomes for students across the school. Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you will play a key role in curriculum development, assessment, quality assurance, and the continual improvement of teaching and learning. We are looking for a qualified teacher with strong subject knowledge, a proven ability to motivate learners, and a commitment to high standards of achievement and behaviour. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-achieving and forward-thinking school that values professional development and innovation in education. Lavington School offers a welcoming and nurturing environment where students thrive academically and personally, supported by strong partnerships between home, school, and the wider community. In return, we offer excellent professional development opportunities, a competitive salary with TLR, and the chance to contribute to the wider work of EQUA Mead Learning Trust. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.

For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we’re looking for in an ideal candidate.

About EQUA Mead Learning Trust

EQUA Mead Learning Trust is a leading educational institution based in Wiltshire. Dedicated to providing high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. Members of staff across EQUA Mead will be committed to improving the life chances of the pupils we educate and ensure we give Every Child, Every Chance. As a growing Trust, currently educating almost 6000 pupils across 22 different schools (pre-school, primary, secondary, and sixth form) we are immensely proud of our staff and endeavour to be an employer of choice. This is an exciting time as we continue to grow the number of schools and children we support.

Important Application Information

When completing your application, please ensure that you add at least 2 references, with the first being your most recent employer. Please ensure that you read the attached referencing guidelines to familiarise yourself with our process.

As part of our safer recruitment procedures, it is important that references are requested and, wherever possible, obtained before the interview. Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance states that references should be sought before interview wherever possible and should be scrutinised as part of the recruitment process to help ensure that only suitable individuals are appointed to work with children.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. Your application must include a full employment history, accounting for any periods of time where you were not in active employment. If this is not included it may not be possible to consider your application. To comply with safer recruitment regulations, we cannot accept applications using a CV. An incomplete application will not be considered.

This role will involve contact with children, and the post holder will be engaged in regulated activity relevant to children and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

We will only submit a DBS application to the relevant disclosure service when a position is accepted.

Attachments

• Supporting Document EQUA Mead Safeguarding and CP Policy Academic Year 2025 - 26.pdf
• Supporting Document Privacy Notice for Job Applicants.pdf
• Supporting Document Referencing Guidelines.pdf
• Supporting Document Head of Psychology - JD and Person Spec.pdf

About Us

Our family of like-minded schools collaborate to provide mutual support, share best practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing each school’s distinctive character. We believe all children and young people have the right to a great education and we seek to improve the life chances of all those we serve; it is our mission to give Every Child, Every Chance of success.

Across our Trust, we want our children and young people to be inspired by their learning, and to instil in them a motivation and aspiration to succeed in all they do. Our schools are highly inclusive and we are proud to have high expectations of our children and young people, encouraging and preparing them to do their very best in their learning both within the curriculum and beyond.

High quality teaching is a priority, coupled with strong nurturing support, where adults genuinely care about the wellbeing of the children and young people in their care. It’sour aim to meet the needs of each child individually and we provide the resources and staff to achieve this. Our dedicated team iscommitted to providing a wonderfully creative learning environment to fascinate every child. Aspirations for excellence underpin all that we do; our schools are highly inclusive and we are proud to have high expectations of our children and young people.

Children and young people in our schools are happy and safe, motivated to reach their full potential and equipped to become resilient, independent learners. They are prepared to live responsibly and peacefully in the spirit of understanding, and opportunities to develop their creativity, confidence and communication skills are woven into all aspects of school life.

Lavington School

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The Spring Market Lavington Devizes Wiltshire SN10 4EB

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Safeguarding Information

EQUA Mead Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidance, and all interviews-regardless of role-will include questions relating to safeguarding. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on our website and complies with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exception Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Please note that by applying, you acknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly available information published online (including social media platforms) as part of our shortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines.

Key Role Information

• Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum pro rata
• Job type: Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Closing: 30/10/2026 09:00
• Interview: Week commencing 02 November 2026
• Start: 1 January 2027
• Pay grade: MPS - UPS
• Key stage: Not Applicable
• Hours per week: 0.00
• Weeks per year: 52.143
• Visa sponsorship: No