Teacher of A Level Psychology

Meadowhead School Academy Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Smartclinic wellbeing package

Job summary

Meadowhead School and Sixth Form in Sheffield are seeking an experienced Teacher of A-Level Psychology to join us on a part-time basis (0.4 FTE). You will deliver high quality teaching to our A-level students and contribute to a strong, supportive department.

Applicants should hold QTS or QLTS and detail the units taught and relevant experience in their application; the school offers extensive CPD and wellbeing support through an enhanced smartclinic package. Visits are warmly welcomed.

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS or QLTS qualifications.
• Experience delivering A-Level Psychology at GCSE/A-Level level.
• Part-time role of 0.4 FTE.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality teaching and learning for A-Level Psychology.
• Detail clearly in your application units you have previously taught and your relevant experience.

Skills

Teaching

Education

QTS or QLTS

Job description

About this Role

Meadowhead School and Sixth Form have a unique opportunity for an experienced Teacher of A-Level Psychology to join us on a part-time basis working 0.4 FTE.

The successful candidate will:

• have the ability to deliver high quality teaching and learning for our students.
• possess a track record of successful teaching practice, underpinned by strong subject knowledge.
• have highly developed communication and organisation skills combined with the ability to engage, enthuse and motivate our students to achieve their potential.
• QTS or QLTS

The post holder will teach Psychology to our A level students therefore, please detail clearly in your application units you have previously taught and detail your relevant experience.

You will be joining a strong department of experienced and committed teachers.

• The school will seek to invest in the successful candidates, offering extensive CPD opportunities with strong line management support.

• Staff benefits also include enrolment onto the enhanced package for smartclinic which provides a wealth of wellbeing support for all employees.

The person we are looking for should be:

• passionate and enthusiastic about learning and about their own specialist subject
• an inspirational, creative and highly effective teacher
• driven to ensure excellent progress for all, especially disadvantaged learners
• a hardworking, imaginative thinker who has excellent organisational and time management skills
• a team player who wants to work and engage with colleagues at all levels within the school.

At Meadowhead School Academy Trust you will find:

• students eager for success
• supportive colleaguesice
• excellent professional development and guidance

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Fiona Cope: [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Meadowhead School Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of all convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences. Should you be shortlisted for this position, you will be asked to declare any convictions.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.

References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment. Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.

We reserve the right to close this advert early where required.