Psychology Specialist Opportunity – Vibrant Secondary Academy In Bath

Marchant Recruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a vibrant secondary academy in Bath to recruit a Teacher of Psychology. The role is full-time and permanent, starting January, with a focus on delivering A-Level Psychology in the Social Sciences faculty.

You will teach Year 12–13, cover research methods, data analysis, and cognitive psychology while providing UCAS guidance and supporting extra-curricular Psychology activities and pastoral duties.

Qualifications

• QTS or PGCE/SCITT with UK teaching credentials.
• Honours degree in Psychology or closely related discipline.
• Proven ability to deliver positive A-Level Psychology outcomes.
• Deep knowledge of A-Level exam specifications and research methods.
• Enhanced DBS check on Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging A-Level Psychology lessons for Year 12 and Year 13.
• Guide students in research methods, data analysis and essay responses.
• Prepare pupils for external exams (AQA/Edexcel) with mock marking and feedback.
• Assess, track and report Sixth Form progress with formal assessments.
• Support Psychology extra-curricular activities and UCAS guidance.
• Fulfill pastoral duties as Sixth Form Tutor, assisting with personal statements.

Skills

Proven track record delivering A-Level

Deep knowledge of A‑Level exam specs

Research methods & data analysis

Enhanced DBS check (Update Service)

Education

QTS or PGCE/SCITT (UK credentials)

Honours degree in Psychology or related

Job description

A vibrant secondary academy in Bath is seeking an articulate Teacher of Psychology to join its Social Sciences faculty on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.

Job Overview

Psychology is one of the academy’s most popular Sixth Form options. The successful candidate will deliver Key Stage 5 A-Level Psychology lessons, alongside introductory social science modules for lower year groups.

Working closely with the Social Sciences team, you will guide students through cognitive models, biological psychology, psychopathology, research methods, and statistical data analysis. This is a full-time, permanent contract starting in January.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach engaging, evidence-based A-Level Psychology lessons across Year 12 and Year 13
• Train students in research methods, empirical evaluation, quantitative data analysis, and 16-mark structured essay responses
• Prepare pupils for external board examinations (AQA / Edexcel) through mock marking and targeted feedback
• Assess, track, and report on Sixth Form progress using formal assessments and practice papers
• Support extra-curricular initiatives, such as Psychology & Neuroscience societies and guest lecture series
• Fulfill pastoral duties as a Sixth Form Tutor, assisting with UCAS applications and personal statements

Role Overview & Specifications

• Start Date: January
• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract
• Location: Bath, Somerset
• Salary / Pay Rate: MPS / UPS equivalent
• Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel Psychology

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)
• Honors degree in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, or a 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
• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)