Psychology Teacher

Flourish Education; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay and pension contributions

Safeguarding/Prevent Duty training

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Flourish Education is recruiting a Psychology Teacher for a long‑term position at a supportive secondary school in Telford, starting in December and continuing to 2027.

The successful candidate will teach engaging A‑Level Psychology lessons, support student progress and prepare learners for examinations, working within a positive, inclusive school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering A‑Level Psychology.
• Qualified Teacher Status or Early Career Teacher status.
• Excellent subject knowledge and confidence teaching KS5 Psychology.
• Knowledge of A‑Level specifications and exam requirements.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management abilities.
• Experience planning and delivering lessons independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging KS5 Psychology lessons.
• Teach A‑Level Psychology with focus on theories, methods and approaches.
• Prepare students for examinations and develop essay-writing and analytical skills.
• Adapt lessons to meet individual learning needs and abilities.
• Assess, track and report on student progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Maintain strong classroom behaviour and uphold school policies.
• Contribute to departmental planning and wider school initiatives.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.

Skills

A‑Level Psychology

Behaviour management

Lesson planning

Independent teaching

Education

QTS/ECT

Job description

Flourish Education is recruiting a Psychology Teacher for a long-term position at a supportive Secondary School in Telford, starting in Decemberand continuing to 2027.

A passion for understanding human behaviour, exploring the mind and inspiring young people sits at the heart of this welcoming Secondary School in Telford. Students are encouraged to think critically, explore psychological theories and develop a deeper understanding of the subject as they prepare for further education and future careers.

The school promotes high expectations alongside strong values of respect, compassion and responsibility. Staff work together to create a positive and inclusive environment where every student is supported to achieve their best.

This Psychology Teacher role offers both full-time and part-time options, providing flexibility while allowing you to make a real impact on students' learning and progress at Key Stage 5.

The successful Psychology Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging A-Level Psychology lessons, supporting student progress and preparing students for their examinations.

Job Role

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging Psychology lessons at Key Stage 5
• Teach A-Level Psychology, covering relevant theories, research methods and psychological approaches
• Prepare students for examinations and develop their essay-writing and analytical skills
• Adapt lessons to meet individual learning needs and abilities
• Assess, track and report on student progress, providing constructive feedback
• Maintain excellent classroom behaviour management and implement school policies
• Contribute to departmental planning and wider school initiatives
• Build strong relationships with students, staff and parents

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous experience teaching A-Level Psychology
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Career Teacher (ECT)
• Excellent subject knowledge and confidence teaching Key Stage 5 Psychology
• Knowledge of relevant A-Level Psychology specifications and examination requirements
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Experience planning and delivering lessons independently
• Organised, reliable and committed to student progress

What We Offer

• Pay from £174.71-£240.70 per day, which equates to £34,068-£46,937 based on working five days a week for a full school year, depending on experience (M1-M6)
• Holiday pay and pension contributions
• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training
• Ongoing CPD opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support to help you thrive in your school environment

Location

This Psychology Teacher position is based in Telford, easily commutable from Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Newport, Shifnal, Madeley and surrounding areas. The area benefits from good transport links and convenient road connections.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.