Psychology teacher (Temporary)

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in London is seeking a passionate Psychology teacher to deliver engaging lessons, support GCSE/A-Level progression and maintain a positive, respectful classroom.

You'll join a collaborative team, contribute to curriculum planning, assess student progress using data, and build strong relationships with students, parents and carers.

Qualifications

• Essential: QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant degree.
• Secondary teaching experience including practice.
• Strong subject knowledge and ability to plan lessons and assess progress.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Psychology lessons for diverse learners.
• Monitor and assess student progress, using data to inform teaching.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and a safe learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents and carers.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop curriculum plans and resources.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Lesson planning

Assessment and data-informed teaching

Strong subject knowledge

Education

QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant degree

Job description

Psychology teacher

Temporary | Full Time

Location: London

Start date: August 2026

Are you a Psychology specialist who can bring the subject to life and inspire students to think critically?

About the Role

A school is looking for an enthusiastic Teacher of Psychology to join its team. You'll deliver engaging, high-quality lessons and create a positive classroom environment in which every student is supported to achieve.

You'll work alongside a collaborative team of colleagues, contributing to curriculum planning and sharing resources and good practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality Psychology lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
• Monitoring and assessing student progress, using data to inform teaching and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintaining high standards of behaviour and a safe, motivating learning environment.
• Building positive relationships with students, parents and carers.
• Working with colleagues to develop curriculum plans and teaching resources.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant degree
• Secondary teaching experience, including teaching practice
• Strong subject knowledge and understanding of assessment and lesson planning
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience teaching Psychology at A Level
• Experience acting as a Form Tutor

If you're ready to inspire the next generation of psychologists, we'd love to hear from you.