Teacher of Psychology

KMT Teacher Training; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Leigh Academy Blackheath is seeking an exceptional Teacher of Psychology to join their team from September 2025. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary based on experience, plus Inner London Allowance, and aims to inspire students in the fascinating world of psychology.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive community and environment

Qualifications

• Must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Degree in Psychology or a related field is essential.
• Experience in teaching psychology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ignite a love for psychology in students.
• Deliver engaging and effective lessons.
• Support students in their academic and personal growth.

Skills

Passion for Psychology

Teaching Skills

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Scale:

MPS/UPS based on experience + Inner London Allowance

Job Summary:

Leigh Academy Blackheath is seeking an exceptional Teacher of Psychology to join our dynamic team from September 2025.

Leigh Academy Blackheath (LAB) is a co-educational 11-18 Outstanding comprehensive school, located in Blackheath, Royal Borough of Greenwich. LAB is also an International Baccalaureate World School, delivering the highly regarded Middle Years Programme at KS3, and opened its P16 provision in September 2023.

‘Pupils behave exceptionally well. Classrooms are calm places where pupils can focus on their learning’ – OFSTED December 2022

We believe that every learner is entitled to an enriching, varied and personalised education; delivered through a broad and balanced curriculum that provides challenge, irrespective of need, starting point or background. If you are as passionate about achieving this as we are, and have the drive and determination to ensure all students realise their full potential, we invite you to join our team.

‘Staff are proud to work at this school where everyone’s contribution is valued’ – OFSTED December 2022.

‘Leaders provide excellent development opportunities for all staff. They are conscious of staff workload and well-being’ – OFSTED December 2022

Leigh Academy Blackheath is seeking an exceptional Teacher of Psychology to join our team from September 2025. This is an opportunity to ignite a love for psychology in students, guiding them through the fascinating world of the mind.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of MPS/UPS + Inner London Allowance, based on experience.

Please note: Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity.

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Working at Leigh Academy Blackheath

We are a co-educational 11-18 comprehensive school, already oversubscribed, and a beacon of excellence in secondary education in Greenwich. We believe every learner deserves an enriching, personalised education, delivered through a broad curriculum that challenges all students regardless of background. Our mission is to develop students into digital citizens on a national and global scale.

Our community values collaboration, with every member working towards shared success. Our ‘human-scale’ education model ensures each student is known and valued. Strong pastoral care and partnerships with parents are central to our approach.

Since opening in September 2018, Leigh Academy Blackheath has become the community’s preferred choice for secondary education. We received over 1,000 applications for 180 Year 7 places this September, with more than 300 first preferences. We are proud to be rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in all areas. Read our inspection report.

Our values are Respect, Integrity, Ambition, Scholarship, and Resilience. We support staff with professional development opportunities within the academy and across Leigh Academies Trust (LAT). We seek driven, enthusiastic individuals with a good sense of humor!

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust

As of September 2024, our Trust includes 33 academies educating over 24,000 students with 4,000 staff. Many of our academies are rated ‘Outstanding’. We are establishing regional clusters and are involved in teacher training, a large teaching school hub, and apprenticeships. More on our Vision 2030 can be found on our website.

Joining LAT offers collaboration opportunities across schools and support for your professional growth.

View the benefits available to LAT employees from day one.

Our commitments

Safeguarding: We prioritize safeguarding and expect all staff to share this commitment. Employment offers are subject to checks including an Enhanced DBS, references, and prohibition checks where applicable.

Equality and Diversity: We promote diversity and fairness, treating all individuals equally regardless of protected characteristics.

Note: We may close this vacancy early depending on application volume. Early applications are encouraged.

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