Psychology Teacher

senploy; Enfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Psychology Teacher for a maternity cover role starting in January 2026 at a secondary school in Enfield, North London. Candidates should ideally have QTS and experience teaching Psychology at KS4 and KS5, with the ability to teach Sociology as a desirable asset. This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school focused on academic achievement and student progress.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a secondary school environment.
• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Teach Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 Psychology students.
• Cover maternity leave starting January 2026.

Skills

Experience teaching Psychology at KS4 and KS5

Ability to teach Sociology

Reliable, punctual, and committed

Education

QTS preferred

Job description

Prospero Teaching is currently working with a secondary school in the Enfield area, North London, who are seeking a dedicated Psychology Teacher to cover a maternity leave starting in January 2026.

The successful candidate will teach Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 students. QTS is preferred, and the ability to teach Sociology alongside Psychology is desirable, though not essential. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school with a strong focus on academic achievement and student progress.

The school is looking to conduct telephone interviews as soon as possible for the right candidate, followed by a school-based trial.

Contract Details

• Location: Enfield, North London
• Position: Psychology Teacher (Maternity Cover)
• Type of work: Psychology (Sociology desirable)
• Contract start date: 19th January 2026
• Duration: Maternity cover (Temporary)
• Full time
• Minimum rate of pay: Negotiable
• Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (hours may vary depending on school needs)

Experience, Training, and Qualifications

• QTS preferred
• Experience teaching Psychology at KS4 and KS5 (essential)
• Ability to teach Sociology (desirable)
• Experience working in a secondary school environment
• Reliable, punctual, and committed

Eligibility

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child-related references that cover the last 2 years

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and feedback cannot be provided.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.

Benefits

• Accredited continued professional development courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team