Psychology Teacher

Smart Teachers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency is looking for a Psychology Teacher to join a high-achieving secondary school in Redbridge. This role involves teaching GCSE and A-level Psychology across KS4 and KS5 and providing high-quality lessons to support student learning. The ideal candidate must have Qualified Teacher Status and experience teaching A-level Psychology. This is a short-term assignment starting in January 2026, providing opportunities for CPD and ongoing career support.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Dedicated consultant for placement support

Access to CPD and training

Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles

Qualifications

• Must possess Qualified Teacher Status or relevant FE teaching experience.
• Essential experience teaching A-level Psychology.
• Ability to deliver engaging, structured lessons required.
• Confidence to adapt to a new environment quickly is important.

Responsibilities

• Teach GCSE and A-level Psychology.
• Deliver high-quality lessons to engage students.
• Support students with exam preparation.
• Follow departmental schemes of work with flexibility.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Experience teaching A-level Psychology

Strong subject knowledge

Good behaviour management

Job description

Position: Psychology Teacher

Location: Redbridge

Start Date: January 2026

Salary: Outer London - MPS

Smart Teachers is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Psychology Teacher to teach across KS4 and KS5 in a high-achieving mixed secondary school for a short-term assignment from January until February half-term. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established sixth-form setting known for strong academic outcomes and a supportive humanities and social sciences faculty.

The Role

• Teaching GCSE and A-level Psychology (AQA)
• Working 4 days per week
• Delivering high-quality lessons that engage learners and stretch higher-ability students
• Following departmental schemes of work with flexibility to bring your own expertise
• Contributing to a calm, purposeful learning environment with excellent behaviour systems
• Supporting students with exam preparation ahead of the spring term assessments

About the School

• Large, high-performing mixed secondary with a thriving sixth form
• Strong academic culture with highly motivated students
• Well-resourced Social Sciences department with experienced colleagues
• Excellent behaviour, pastoral systems and safeguarding culture
• Values-led ethos focusing on respect, aspiration and personal development

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or relevant FE teaching experience
• Experience teaching A-level Psychology (essential)
• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to deliver engaging, structured lessons
• Good behaviour management and the confidence to adapt to a new environment quickly
• A positive, professional approach to supply teaching

Why Smart Teachers?

• Weekly PAYE pay
• A dedicated consultant supporting your placement
• Access to CPD, training and ongoing career support
• Opportunities for future long-term or permanent roles

About us: We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV via this post or contact Smart Teachers directly at [email protected]

If you are interested in this role, please apply today or contact Smart Teachers directly for more information