Programme Leader Psychology

TEC Partnership; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution seeks a Programme Leader in Psychology located in Scarborough. This fixed-term role involves teaching psychology, collaborating with faculty, and ensuring compliance with educational standards. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Psychology, a teaching qualification, and Level 2 in Maths and English. The position offers competitive salary and extensive benefits, including pension membership and generous leave. Applications close on January 4, 2026.

Benefits

Teachers’ Pension Membership

40 Days Annual Leave pro rata

Occupational sick pay scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

24‑hour Employee Helpline

Cycle to Work scheme

Westfield Health Medical Cash Plan

Dental Cash Plan

Staff discounts on campus

Qualifications

• A degree in Psychology or equivalent.
• Level 2/GCSE Maths and English qualifications.
• Teaching Qualification: PGCE, CertEd, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Teach on the psychology curriculum, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Collaborate with colleagues to innovate and enhance teaching.
• Maintain compliance with awarding body requirements.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Psychology

Level 2/GCSE Maths and English

Teaching Qualification (PGCE, CertEd, or equivalent)

Job description

Programme Leader Psychology 25/439

Salary: £33,210 – £39,419 FTE (£20,195.27 - £23,971.01 pro rata per annum).

Hours: 22.5 hours per week.

Contract: Fixed Term until 26th June 2026.

Location: Scarborough TEC.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Programme Leader in Psychology to join our Service Industries Faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to teach on our psychology curriculum, ensuring high‑quality teaching, learning, and assessment that meets the needs of our learners and aligns with industry standards. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to innovate and enhance delivery, embed employability skills, and maintain compliance with awarding body requirements.

About the Person

The successful candidate will hold:

• A degree in Psychology or equivalent
• Level 2/ GCSE Maths and English
• Teaching Qualification: PGCE, CertEd, or equivalent

What We Offer

• Teachers’ Pension Membership
• 40 Days Annual Leave pro rata, plus bank holidays
• Christmas Closure Days
• Occupational sick pay scheme (higher than statute)
• Occupational Maternity/Adoption pay (higher than statute)
• Life Assurance Scheme and Death Grant
• 24‑hour Employee Helpline – Free and confidential
• Cycle to Work
• Saving Schemes
• Westfield Health Medical Cash Plan – monthly payments
• UNUM Dental Cash Plan – monthly payments
• Staff discounts on campus e.g., Hair & Beauty/ Bakery/ Gym etc

If you are interested in this role, please press the "Apply Online" button and send us your application. The closing date for this advert is the 4th January 2026.

The TEC Partnership is committed to Prevent Duty, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and promoting British Values within the workplace. We are an equal opportunity workplace. Safeguarding is a priority for us, as well as ensuring the welfare of children and young people and we expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the DBS, references that cover the last two years of employment and online screening. Other checks may also be required.

Please note that all employees must have Literacy and Numeracy to at least Level 2.