Psychology Teacher

Vision For Education Ltd.; Royton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PAYE daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

CPD and professional development

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision For Education Ltd. is seeking a Psychology/Criminology/Sociology teacher to cover KS5 in a Bolton secondary school. The role is full-time and temp-to-perm, commencing January 2027 or sooner, with a focus on delivering engaging lessons across Psychology, Criminology, and Sociology.

The school offers strong leadership, well-motivated students, and access to specialist resources. You will join a dedicated department with opportunities for professional development and progression within a

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS or PGCE (UK-recognised).
• Recent experience teaching Psychology/Criminology/Sociology to KS5.
• Ability to manage a full-time timetable and diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach Psychology/Criminology/Sociology to KS5 with engaging lessons.
• Contribute to departmental collaborative practice and professional development.
• Provide suitable references, DBS and Right to Work in the UK as required.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Motivate and inspire students

Education

QTS or PGCE

Job description

Psychology/Criminology/Sociology Teacher

£168 - £232 per day (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)

The School and the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher able to offer one or all of the following Psychology/Criminology/Sociology to KS5 to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Bolton on a full time, temporary cover starting in January 2027 although maybe earlier.

You’ll be teaching Psychology/Criminology/Sociology to KS5 delivering engaging lessons that progress learning and bring the subject to life. The school has well-motivated students, strong leadership support, and a clear commitment to professional development.

You’ll be joining a dedicated and collaborative department, with access to good facilities, specialist resources, and free onsite parking.

Requirements (Please Apply Only If You Meet the Below)

To be considered for this Teacher of Psychology/Criminology/Sociology role, you must:

• Hold QTS or a PGCE (UK-recognised teaching qualification)
• Have recent experience teaching Psychology/Criminology/Sociology to KS5
• Be interested in teaching a full time timetable
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and the ability to motivate and inspire students of all abilities
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be able to provide suitable references, a valid Enhanced DBS (or be willing to apply), and Right to Work in the UK

What we offer

As a Psychology/Criminology/Sociology teacher and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

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.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.