Psychology Teacher

Trades Workforce Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Psychology Teacher for a secondary academy in Lewisham, Southeast London. The role involves delivering high-quality lessons, supporting diverse student needs, and contributing to a strong departmental ethos. Ideal candidates should have teaching experience at GCSE and A level, along with a commitment to student development. This permanent position offers enhanced salary packages with excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Teacher's Pension

Free parking

Excellent professional development programme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support

Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Psychology at GCSE and A level.
• Ability to set challenges for varied student abilities.
• Commitment to extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Psychology lessons to students.
• Monitor and secure positive pupil outcomes.
• Contribute to a supportive school environment.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Experience with Gifted & Talented programs

Experience with SEN

Assessment for Learning initiatives

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job: Psychology Teacher (part-time)

School: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

Start date: January / April 2026

Annual Salary: Enhanced MPS/UPS (inner London)

Contract: Part-time (2 days a week), permanent

Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 oversubscribed secondary school in Lewisham, Southeast London (inner London), looking for a permanent part-time Psychology Teacher to work on Thursdays and Fridays.

A full-time job is available if Sociology to GCSE and A Level can also be offered.

The School and the MAT offer:

• Excellent modern facilities
• An extensive support network
• Teacher's Pension
• Free parking
• Excellent professional development programme
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Headspace app
• Staff development – Secondment Opportunities
• Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
• Season ticket loans

The school is seeking to appoint an inspirational Psychology Teacher to contribute to the Psychology department. You’ll use your experience, strong subject knowledge and vision to secure positive pupil outcomes on GCSE and A level.

Setting a level of challenge for all abilities within lessons and through the thriving extracurricular activities already on offer will be important to you. A keen interest and/or experience in Gifted & Talented, SEN, and Assessment for Learning initiatives is essential.

The school is part of a respected medium size multi academy trust, and their reputation is built on a tradition of high standards and academic excellence. They support every single student and staff member in reaching their full potential.

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education to apply for this Psychology Teacher job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.