Psychology Teacher/Tutor

Philip Training Centre; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Philip Training Centre is seeking a qualified Psychology teacher to plan, prepare and deliver GCSE and A-Level lessons in line with the curriculum and exam specifications. You will cover cognitive, developmental, social and biological psychology, deliver both face-to-face and online instruction, and create differentiated learning materials to suit diverse learners.

The role involves assessing prior knowledge, tracking progress, providing feedback to learners and parents, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology and strong subject knowledge.
• Solid understanding of psychological theories and research methods.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess structured Psychology lessons.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver GCSE/A-Level Psychology lessons.
• Deliver face-to-face and online Psychology instruction.
• Develop differentiated learning materials and resources.
• Assess learners' prior knowledge and inform lesson planning.
• Prepare learners for examinations with revision programmes.
• Monitor and evaluate learners' progress and provide feedback.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Assessment skills

Online teaching

Differentiation

Education

Bachelor's in Psychology

GCSE/A-Level curriculum

Tools

MS Teams

Google Classroom

Job description

Plan, prepare and deliver structured Psychology lessons appropriate to learners' educational levels, particularly at GCSE and A-Level, in accordance with the relevant curriculum and examination specifications.

Teach fundamental psychological theories, principles and concepts, including cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, biological psychology, learning theories, memory, attachment, psychological disorders and individual differences, as appropriate to the curriculum.

Deliver face-to-face and online Psychology instruction, using effective teaching strategies and educational resources to promote learner engagement, understanding and academic achievement.

Develop comprehensive lesson plans, differentiated teaching materials, presentations and learning resources to accommodate learners with varying academic abilities, learning styles and additional educational needs.

Assess learners' prior knowledge, academic attainment and individual learning requirements to inform lesson planning, instructional approaches and targeted academic support.

Develop learners' critical-thinking, analytical, research and evaluation skills through the examination of psychological theories, empirical studies, research findings and contemporary psychological issues.

Teach relevant psychological research methods, including experimental design, observational techniques, questionnaires, sampling methods, ethical considerations, data collection, statistical analysis and interpretation of research findings.

Prepare learners for relevant internal assessments and external examinations, including GCSE and A-Level Psychology, through structured revision programmes, examination practice, assessment feedback and targeted academic interventions.

Monitor and evaluate learners' academic progress through regular assessments, assignments, examinations and classroom activities, identifying learning gaps and implementing appropriate improvement strategies.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of learner attendance, lesson delivery, assessment results, academic progress and educational interventions in accordance with PTC's administrative and data protection requirements.

Provide constructive academic feedback to learners and communicate relevant progress information to parents, guardians and management, including recommendations for academic improvement and additional learning support.

Participate in curriculum planning, teaching quality assurance activities, educational meetings and continuing professional development, while complying with PTC's safeguarding and child protection, health and safety, equality and diversity, professional conduct and data protection requirements.

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a closely related discipline containing substantial academic study of Psychology.Strong subject knowledge and understanding of psychological theories, research methods and relevant Psychology curricula, particularly at GCSE and A-Level.Ability to plan, deliver and assess structured Psychology lessons in accordance with relevant curriculum and examination requirements.Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and classroom management skills.Ability to explain complex psychological theories, research findings and scientific concepts clearly and effectively to learners with varying levels of understanding.Strong analytical, critical-thinking and research skills, including the ability to interpret psychological studies, statistical information and research data.Sound understanding of psychological research methods, ethical principles and the responsible use of research involving human participants.Ability to differentiate teaching approaches and educational resources to accommodate learners with varying academic abilities, additional learning needs and individual circumstances.Proficiency in using digital teaching platforms, educational technology and online learning resources to support classroom-based and remote instruction.Appropriate safeguarding awareness, professional boundaries and the ability to manage sensitive psychological topics responsibly within an educational environment.Relevant teaching or tutoring experience