Psychology Teacher

TeacherActive; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Psychology Teacher in Bristol to inspire Years 12 & 13 students. The role requires planning, preparation, and marking, with a focus on delivering engaging lessons. This position offers strong support and professional development opportunities in a collaborative school environment.

Benefits

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

Free access to CPD

Market-leading pay rates

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• QTS or ECT with strong subject knowledge in Psychology.
• Experience teaching Psychology at KS5 (A-Level) is highly desirable.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging A-Level Psychology lessons.
• Create dynamic learning opportunities.
• Track progress and offer constructive feedback.

Skills

Passionate about Psychology

Collaborative educator

Student-centered teaching

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Psychology or related field degree

Job description

Psychology Teacher Opportunity – Inspire the Next Generation of Thinkers!
Role: Psychology Teacher
Location: Bristol
Start Date: January 2026
Duration: Until the end of the academic year
Salary: MPS/UPS (to scale)

• Are you a passionate and dedicated Psychology specialist looking for your next exciting position?
• Do you thrive on bringing psychological theories and research to life, inspiring students to explore the world of human behaviour and cognition?

We are delighted to be supporting a welcoming, forward-thinking secondary school in Bristol who are seeking an enthusiastic Psychology Teacher to teach Years 12 & 13. This is a full-time role, starting in January and continuing through to the end of the academic year, with full responsibility for planning, preparation and marking.

Why This School?

You’ll be joining a supportive and inclusive school that prides itself on strong values, academic ambition, and a genuine commitment to staff development and wellbeing. The sixth‑form department is collaborative, well‑resourced, and passionate about delivering high‑quality learning experiences. If you’re seeking a school where you can make a real impact and grow professionally, this is the ideal environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering engaging, high‑quality A‑Level Psychology lessons to Years 12 & 13
• Creating dynamic learning opportunities that bring psychological concepts to life
• Planning, preparing and marking in line with curriculum expectations
• Tracking progress, offering constructive feedback, and supporting students toward exam success
• Contributing to the sixth‑form team and wider school initiatives

We’re Looking For

• QTS (or ECT with strong subject knowledge) in Psychology or a related field
• Experience teaching Psychology at KS5 (A‑Level) is highly desirable
• A commitment to inclusive, student‑centred teaching
• A positive, collaborative educator with a passion for helping students achieve their goals

What You’ll Receive

• A dedicated consultant supporting you every step of the way
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T'Cs apply)
• Free access to CPD and professional development via My-Progression
• Market‑leading pay rates
• £100 referral bonus (T'Cs apply)
• PAYE — no hidden costs or admin fees

If you’re ready to inspire curious minds and shape the future of young psychologists, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘APPLY NOW’ or get in touch today!

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.

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