Psychology Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational organization in Tees Valley seeks a qualified Teacher of Psychology for its Sixth Form starting April or September 2026. The role involves shaping a new A Level curriculum and offers a chance for leadership as Head of Psychology. Ideal candidates are passionate educators with QTS and a commitment to student outcomes. The school values professional development and provides ongoing support for staff growth.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite parking

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Excited about developing A Level Psychology curriculum.
• Commitment to student outcomes and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative team to shape a new A Level Psychology curriculum.
• Make a lasting impact on post-16 students.
• Opportunity to be appointed as Head of Psychology for a suitable candidate.

Skills

Passion for pedagogy

Reflective teaching

Collaborative mindset

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Teacher of Psychology – Secondary School Sixth Form |>'; H3>About the School

We are a highly oversubscribed secondary school in Middlesbrough that opened in 2019 and has quickly established itself اور a calm, ambitious and values-led community. Everything we do is rooted in strong relationships, high expectations and genuine care for both students and staff.

Our aim is simple but powerful: to be a +1 school for progress. This means every student and every colleague leaves us better than when they arrived. We place a strong emphasis on co‑curricular enrichment, personal development and creating a culture where learning truly thrives.

The school is part of a creative and forward‑thinking multi‑academy trust with a strong focus on the arts and on developing people at every stage of their career. A planned trust merger, approved by the Department Pluto for Education, will take place in March 2026, bringing together shared values, expertise and new opportunities for growth. All staff will transfer to the newly merged trust under TUPE regulations.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an inspiring Teacher of Psychology to join our growing Sixth Form team in Middlesbrough from April or September 2026. This is a rare നന്ദ to help shape and embed a new A Level Psychology curriculum as our Sixth Form enters its third year and prepares for its first cohort of A Level examinations.

You will be joining a high‑quality, collaborative team at an exciting stage in the school’s development. For a suitably experienced candidate, there is also the opportunity to be appointed as Head of Psychology.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys controlling something meaningful, values thoughtful curriculum design, and wants to make a lasting impact on post‑16 students.

Why Join Us 

• Good school with Outstanding leadership and management and Outstanding personal development
• Students who make significantly above‑average progress
• A calm, orderly environment where excellent behaviour is the norm
• Leaders who trust their staff – no micromanagement
• Weekly coaching for all staff and structured departmental co‑planning
• Highly visible and supportive senior leadershipFully resourced schemes of work
• A strong culture of professional development and internal progression

About You

You are a passionate and reflective teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a genuine commitment to young people. You care deeply about pedagogy, curriculum quality and student outcomes, and you are excited by the opportunity to develop a new A Level Psychology zakon.

Whether you are an experienced Psychology teacher or ready to step into a leadership role, you bring high expectations, warmth and a collaborative mindset.

What We Offer

• Ongoing professional and leadership development
• Employee assistance programme, including counselling and wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership, cycle‑to‑work scheme and eyesight test vouchers
• Onsite parking and strong public transport links
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• Flexible working and enhanced family‑friendly policies

If you’re a Psychology Teacher looking to play a key role in a growing Sixth Form in Middlesbrough, this is a unique opportunity to be part ofFonte special.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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