Teacher of Psychology

BAYLIS COURT SCHOOL; Chalvey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading girls' school in Slough is seeking an exceptional Teacher of Psychology from September 2026. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to professional development and effective teaching methods to challenge students of all abilities. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality instruction and contributing to the wider school community. This role offers various benefits, including a medical cash plan and cycle-to-work scheme. Applications are open until noon on 30 January 2026.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Medical Cash Plan

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle-to-work scheme

Generous non-teaching time allocation

No lesson cover

Qualifications

• Evidence of successful teaching and a commitment to the wider life of a school.
• Satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance.
• Commitment to safeguarding and health and safety policy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality instruction in Psychology.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development.

Skills

Evidence of successful teaching

Commitment to professional development

Ability to challenge students

Job description

About Baylis Court School

Baylis Court School is a popular and oversubscribed girls’ school for pupils aged 11–18 in Slough, Berkshire. Our students are polite, confident and highly motivated, and they enjoy school, love learning and are driven to achieve excellent results. The school consistently receives "Good" Ofsted reports, reflecting the commitment of our teaching staff.

About the role

We are seeking to appoint, from September 2026, an exceptional Teacher of Psychology to join our fantastic community. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to professional development, innovation in their subject specialism, and the ability to challenge students of different abilities to include the most able. They will be an outstanding classroom teacher with evidence of successful teaching and a commitment to the wider life of a school.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high quality instruction in Psychology, challenging students of all abilities.
• Show evidence of successful teaching and contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development and innovative subject practice.

Key qualifications

• Evidence of successful teaching and a commitment to the wider life of a school.
• Satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance and social media check required.
• Commitment to safeguarding, health and safety policy and the DFE guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education".

What we offer

• Forward‑thinking Employee Assistance Programme
• Medical Cash Plan and eyecare vouchers
• Wider Wallet Benefits, cycle‑to‑work scheme and generous non‑teaching time allocation
• No lesson cover
• Travel connections are first‑rate with the M4 within easy reach and the mainline rail station

How to apply

Contact Allison Worley, Human Resources ([e-mail]) or Rosie Bounds, Principal’s PA ([e-mail]). To apply click "apply now" or visit the staff website for application forms. Applications will be considered on receipt; we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

Closing date

Noon, 30 January 2026