Psychology Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider seeks a Psychology Teacher for a position in Longbenton. The role involves teaching key stage 4 and potentially 5, delivering engaging lessons that make complex theories relatable. Ideal candidates will possess QTS or QTLS, exhibit a strong passion for psychology, and demonstrate effective behavior management. Benefits include competitive pay with weekly PAYE, free CPD, and ongoing support. This temporary role may lead to a permanent position.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD

Access to online training modules

Dedicated local consultant

Referral rewards

Ongoing support

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching Psychology to young minds.
• Ability to simplify complex ideas without losing depth.
• Experience developing critical thinking skills in students.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Psychology at KS4 and potentially KS5.
• Delivering engaging lessons to make theories accessible.
• Guiding exam groups through structured revision and practice.

Skills

Strong Psychology subject knowledge

Clear, thoughtful teaching style

Strong behaviour management

Analytical writing

Education

QTS or QTLS

Job description

PSYCHOLOGY TEACHER – LONGBENTON

Pay: £163 to £263 per day
Start: ASAP or after half term
Contract: Long term, short term, temp to perm or flexible supply

If you love helping young people understand how humans think, feel and behave, this Psychology role in Longbenton could be the ideal next move for you. The schools we work with are looking for a Psychology specialist who can bring calm, clarity and a bit of spark to lessons that students genuinely find fascinating.

Psychology here is a popular subject. Pupils are curious, motivated and enjoy getting stuck into real‑life case studies, ethical questions, cognitive theories and debates about behaviour and brain function. You’ll be joining supportive departments where teachers share resources, communicate well and like to keep things structured without losing the fun.

What you’ll be doing:

• Teaching Psychology at KS4 and potentially KS5, depending on the school
• Delivering engaging lessons that make theories accessible and relatable
• Helping students develop critical thinking, evaluation and analytical writing
• Guiding exam groups through structured revision, practice papers and model answers
• Using consistent routines that make the classroom feel predictable and calm
• Working closely with staff who value teamwork, wellbeing and good communication

What you’ll bring:

• QTS or QTLS
• Strong Psychology subject knowledge and a genuine passion for it
• A clear, thoughtful teaching style that builds confidence
• Strong behaviour management delivered with warmth and fairness
• The ability to make complex ideas feel simple without losing depth

Why Psychology teachers love working with Protocol Education:

• Weekly PAYE pay, always on time and without hidden umbrella deductions
• Free CPD, including behaviour for learning, trauma‑informed practice, mental health and SEND
• Access to over 70 online training modules, perfect for anyone teaching exam‑heavy subjects
• A dedicated local consultant who understands the schools and genuinely listens to your preferences
• A quick, friendly registration process that doesn’t drag on
• Roles across mainstream, SEND and alternative provision if you want something different
• Referral rewards for recommending other brilliant educators
• Ongoing support with wellbeing, placements and professional development

Psychology gives young people a window into themselves, their relationships and the world around them. You’ll be helping students make sense of emotions, behaviour and human motivation at a time in their lives when everything feels a bit intense. It’s a subject where a great teacher can make a truly lasting impact.

If you’re ready to teach in a school that values both your subject knowledge and your humanity, let’s find the right timetable for you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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