Teacher of Psychology

LONDON ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is looking for a passionate individual to join the Psychology department. You will teach A Level Psychology, contributing to high-quality education for students. This role is suitable for both Early Career Teachers and experienced educators. Benefits include access to healthcare and meals. The position is full-time with a pay scale of £30,010 – £62,500, depending on experience. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds to enrich the school's community.

Benefits

Free breakfast and lunch

Access to private healthcare

Qualifications

• Exceptional subject knowledge in Psychology required.
• Willingness to teach and inspire students in A Level Psychology.
• Commitment to safeguarding students essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-quality teaching and learning in Psychology.
• Support students in achieving outstanding outcomes.
• Collaborate to deliver and assess A Level Psychology.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge in Psychology

Teaching at A Level

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Relevant teaching qualification or expertise

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity to join the thriving Psychology department at the London Academy of Excellence Tottenham – the Sunday Times 'State Sixth Form College of the Year 2020-21'. LAE Tottenham opened in September 2017 and has more than 800 students on roll as of September 2025. It is an academically selective 16-19 free school harnessing the support of nine independent schools to offer unrivalled educational opportunities to the most ambitious and motivated 16-19 year olds from Haringey and beyond. The successful applicant will have exceptional subject knowledge and work within the Psychology department to inspire aspirational and hard-working students, and support them to achieve outstanding outcomes. This role may be suitable for an Early Career Teacher (ECT), or a teacher looking to build their A Level experience in Psychology and keen to work with engaged and academic students. Unqualified teachers with passion and subject expertise are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-quality teaching and learning in the Psychology department to inspire and challenge students.
• Support students to achieve outstanding outcomes and develop advanced level understanding in Psychology.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan, deliver and assess A Level Psychology provision.
• Engage with the Chrysalis East programme, working with local secondary and primary schools to raise attainment across Tottenham.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in all aspects of the role.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Strong subject knowledge in Psychology.
• Willingness to teach Psychology at A Level; suitable for an ECT or a teacher seeking to develop A Level experience.
• Unqualified teachers with passion and subject expertise are encouraged to apply.
• Commitment to safeguarding and completing appropriate safety checks as required.

Contract and Start Date

• Pay range: £30,010 – £62,500 FTE, dependent on experience, using the LAE Tottenham pay scale.
• Full-Time position; Part-Time (0.8) consideration considered.
• Fixed-term maternity cover; start date at the beginning of Autumn Term 2026.

Context and Benefits

• Academically selective Sixth Form, opened in September 2017. Results in the top 2% nationally for attainment and progress.
• Principal Education Sponsor: Highgate School; Lead Business Sponsor: Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.
• Partnered with eight independent schools for departmental support, CPD, expertise and shared student experiences.
• Providing first-class support into higher education and employment for academically ambitious students.
• Housed in a new state-of-the-art school building linked to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.

Safeguarding and How to Apply

Safeguarding: The London Academy of Excellence Tottenham is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; you must declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not 'protected'. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available on the school’s website.

How to Apply: You can apply by submitting an application through our site. The closing date for applications is Friday 13 February 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place during the week commencing 23 February 2026. (LAET will invite strong candidates to interview as applications come in throughout the advertisement period.)

Notes

LAE Tottenham offers benefits including free breakfast and lunch and access to Benenden Health private healthcare. We are actively working to close the gap in underrepresented areas and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to enrich all aspects of the school.