Lead Teacher of Psychology (maternity cover)

Bacon's College; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based educational institution is seeking a Lead Teacher of Psychology (maternity cover) to enrich the Social Science department and inspire students. The ideal candidate will be passionate, highly motivated, and possess the highest expectations for student success. This role offers excellent career opportunities, good pay, and benefits. Apply before the closing date of 14th November 2025.

Benefits

Up to eight INSET days per year

Ongoing group-wide wellbeing programme

Good career opportunities

Access to online learning portal

Qualifications

• Must be enthusiastic and able to challenge and motivate students.
• Desire to become a valued member of the college.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the enrichment offer in the Social Science department.

Skills

Passionate and highly motivated

Highest expectations of every student

Flexible and able to inspire

Desire to see Psychology flourish

Job description

Lead Teacher of Psychology (maternity cover)

Location: Bacon's College, London, SE16

Salary: United Learning Pay Scale + TLR

Closing Date: Friday 14th November 2025. We reserve the right to fill this post ahead of the deadline and encourage an early application.

The School

Bacon's has long been an important part of the fabric of the local community in South East London and has served the community in its various forms for over three hundred years. We are proud of that history and determined to meet the needs of students today and tomorrow. The school joined United Learning in 2018 and has gone from strength to strength since. Bacon's is a thriving community that is welcoming of students of all faiths and those of none. Staff and students value the distinctive nature of its Christian ethos to which every member of our community contributes. Our values are courage, compassion, respect, faith and integrity. We offer fantastic media, DT and IT facilities and excellent sporting provision. Learning is at the heart of everything we do. Part of our mission statement is that ‘students are exhorted to achieve academic and personal excellence’. We have the highest aspirations for our students, determined that anyone can achieve highly and overcome any barriers that may lie in their path. We received a grading of ‘Good’ overall and in every area from Ofsted in June 2022. In 2024 our GCSE outcomes were our best ever with 56% of students achieving grade 5+ in English and Maths and a P8 of +0.4. Our VI form results were excellent with 58% of grades at A. Our attainment statistics are currently as follows:

Role Description

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the enrichment offer and lead the Psychology teaching within the Social Science department at Bacon's College. This role is a key part of our mission to provide high quality education and support the continued growth of psychology as a discipline.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the enrichment offer.

Qualifications

• Passionate, highly motivated and ambitious.
• Highest expectations of every student.
• Enthusiastic, flexible and able to inspire, challenge and motivate students.
• Desire to see Psychology continue to flourish.
• Desire to become a valued member of Bacon's College.

Benefits & Development

• Up to eight INSET days per year.
• Ongoing group-wide wellbeing programme.
• Good career opportunities, better pay, perks and benefits.
• Access to our Group-wide intranet, curriculum and online learning portal.

Safety & Disclosures

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Contact

Email: [e-mail]