Psychology Teacher - Sixth Form College - Hounslow

Perham Education Partnership; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a thriving Sixth Form College in Hounslow as a Psychology Teacher from September 2025. This role involves delivering engaging A-Level lessons, fostering critical thinking, and guiding students in their educational journeys while being part of a supportive team committed to high academic standards.

Benefits

Access to excellent resources for psychological research

Opportunities for continuous professional development

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Strong Psychology subject knowledge, including research methods and ethical considerations.
• Experience teaching Psychology at A-Level with a focus on research skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging A-Level Psychology lessons and assess student progress.
• Contribute to curriculum development and supervise student research projects.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Join a thriving Sixth Form College in Hounslow as a Psychology Teacher from September 2025. This is an opportunity to inspire and challenge A-Level students, fostering a deep understanding of psychological theories and research within a supportive academic environment.

About Our Learning Community:

We are a Sixth Form College committed to providing a rigorous and stimulating education that prepares students for success in higher education and beyond. Our Psychology department emphasizes critical thinking and research skills.

About the Role:

• Deliver engaging and challenging Psychology lessons at A-Level, following exam specifications and incorporating current psychological research and ethical considerations.
• Plan and deliver lessons that foster critical thinking, analytical skills, and research proficiency, utilizing a variety of teaching methods and resources, including case studies, debates, and research projects.
• Assess student progress through essays, presentations, and research reports, providing detailed feedback to support their development.
• Contribute to the development of the Psychology curriculum, integrating current psychological trends and research methodologies, and participate in departmental planning.
• Supervise student research projects and support their progression to higher education.

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent with a strong Psychology subject knowledge, including research methods and ethical considerations.
• Demonstrated experience teaching Psychology at A-Level, with a focus on both theoretical concepts and research skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate high-achieving students.
• Commitment to fostering critical thinking and research skills.
• Competitive salary (commensurate with Sixth Form College pay scales).
• Access to excellent resources, supporting psychological research and inquiry.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development in psychology and higher education.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating team environment within a thriving Sixth Form College.