Psychology Teacher

Supply Desk; Andover; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASAP start

Long-term position until July 2027

Study centres and Careers Hub access

Job summary

Supply Desk seeks a Psychology & Criminology Teacher for a long-term cover role at a Hampshire FE college near Andover. The candidate will start ASAP and deliver Psychology at A Level and Criminology at Level 3, across post-16 learners.

The role focuses on engaging, practical lessons with strong classroom management, supporting students progressing to higher education and careers in psychology, law or criminology.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate post-16 teaching qualification.
• Has experience teaching Psychology and/or Criminology.
• Is confident working with sixth form and post-16 learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach post-16 learners across Psychology and Criminology.
• Deliver engaging lessons to encourage critical thinking about human behaviour, crime and society.
• Plan and deliver lessons across Level 3 programmes including examination and controlled assessment.

Skills

QTS

Psychology teaching

Criminology teaching

Sixth form teaching

Education

Post-16 teaching qualification

Job description

Psychology & Criminology Teacher

Location: Andover, Hampshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-Term Position until July 2027
Pay: £170 to £260 per day, depending on experience

About the College

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established further education college in the Andover area.

The college offers a broad mix of A Levels, vocational qualifications, foundation programmes and apprenticeships, with a strong emphasis on preparing students for university, apprenticeships and employment. Students benefit from specialist facilities, dedicated study centres, a library and careers support.

The college places a strong focus on practical learning, student development and building the confidence and skills young people need for their next steps.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate Psychology & Criminology Teacher to join the college as soon as possible, initially working through until July 2027.

You will teach post-16 learners across Psychology and Criminology, delivering engaging lessons that encourage students to think critically about human behaviour, crime, society and the criminal justice system.

Psychology is taught at A Level and covers areas including social, developmental, cognitive and biological psychology, individual differences and research methods. Students also explore applied topics including schizophrenia, abnormality and crime scene processing.

Criminology is delivered as a Level 3 Certificate/Diploma. Students explore topics including the psychology of crime, criminological theories, media representations of crime, crime scene investigation, the judiciary process and strategies for reducing criminality. Assessment is split between controlled assessment and examinations.

The Criminology programme also includes opportunities for enrichment linked to organisations and locations such as the Police, Probation Service, Victim Support, Parliament and the courts, helping students connect their academic studies with the criminal justice sector.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate post-16 teaching qualification
• Has experience teaching Psychology and/or Criminology
• Is confident working with sixth form and post-16 learners
• Can plan and deliver engaging lessons across Level 3 programmes
• Has strong classroom management and organisational skills
• Is comfortable supporting both examination and controlled-assessment-based learning
• Is passionate about helping young people progress into higher education and future careers

What's on Offer

• £170 to £260 per day, depending on experience
• ASAP start
• Long-term position running until July 2027
• Opportunity to teach both Psychology and Criminology
• Established Level 3 Psychology and Criminology programmes
• Supportive post-16 teaching environment
• Access to study centres, library facilities and a dedicated Careers Hub
• Opportunity to support students progressing towards university and careers including psychology, law, criminology, counselling and related professions