Teacher of Psychology

GIRLS LEARNING TRUST; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in England is seeking a qualified Teacher of Psychology for a part-time, permanent role. This position offers an exciting opportunity to inspire keen students in a high-performing all-girls school. The successful candidate will participate in key stage 5 teaching and contribute to extracurricular activities. A supportive and collaborative working environment with excellent facilities, CPD opportunities, and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing is offered, starting September 2026.

Benefits

Access to Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan

Free access to on-site leisure facilities

Generous contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Professional development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with the ability to inspire and engage students.
• Awareness of the curriculum priorities for Psychology.
• Excited about joining a collaborative teaching team.

Responsibilities

• Teach key stage 5 Psychology curriculum.
• Serve as a form tutor for KS3, 4, or 5 students.
• Participate in extra-curricular department activities.

Skills

Inspiring and enthusing students

Evidence of continuing professional development

Understanding of curriculum priorities

Articulating the importance of the subject

Education

Qualified teacher

Job description

Overview

Contract: Permanent, Part-Time

Salary: £26,509.00 - £39,307.00 Annually (Actual) £37,870.00 - £56,154.00 Annually (FTE) pro rata

Start Date: September 2026

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Teacher of Psychology to join our school and department which caters for keen and highly able students.

This post would suit someone new to teaching or someone experienced who relishes the opportunity to teach in a high-performing all girls’ school.

What we offer

• A unique selling point as a school within an all girls’ schools trust
• An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students
• Access to Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan for individual and dependants
• Term time free access to the on-site David Lloyd Leisure Centre (during fixed times)
• A vibrant CPD programme with the opportunity to pursue National professional qualifications and collaborate across the trust.
• A two-week October half-term break
• A generous contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free tea/coffee/squash available in the staff room
• Staff end-of-term social events

Our commitment to you

At Nonsuch High School for Girls, staff are our most valued asset, and we are deeply committed to wellbeing, professional growth, and creating a supportive working environment. Our Trust-wide Wellbeing Strategy ensures manageable workload expectations, with no written reports, limited data drops, and a clear, progression-focused assessment framework. Staff benefit from a collaborative and friendly community, an exciting programme of professional development, and family-friendly policies, including flexible leave and access to an on-site day care nursery. With a maximum teaching load of 43 periods per fortnight, extended mid-morning breaks, and free access to the on-site David Lloyd gym during term time, we prioritise balance and wellbeing. Situated in 22 acres of beautiful grounds, we offer excellent facilities, a proactive support team, and a strong culture of development through mentoring, CPD, and cross-Trust networking opportunities.

Key responsibilities for the role

• Teaching key stage 5
• Being a form tutor to either a KS3, 4 or 5 group
• Participating in extra-curricular activities within the department

The successful candidate will

• Be a qualified teacher
• Be able to inspire and enthuse students
• Show evidence of continuing professional development
• Have awareness and understanding of curriculum priorities for their subject
• Be able to articulate the wider importance of their subject in developing young people
• Be excited by the prospect of joining a department and the wider school team

Key Application Dates

Closing date: 4 February 2026 at 9:00am.

Shortlisting Date: Thursday, 5 February.

Interview Date: Friday, 13 February.

Start Date: September 2026.

Safer recruitment

The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.

Please see our Recruitment Pack for more details about our school, the job description and person specification.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Sponsorship

We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.