Teacher of Psychology and Social Sciences

Protocol Education Ltd; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking a Teacher of Psychology and Social Sciences for a temporary position in Hillingdon. The role involves planning lessons, assessing student performance, and contributing to the development of teaching materials. Ideal candidates will have QTS and experience in a related field. Opportunities for permanent placement may arise based on performance.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Full assistance provided for DBS checks

Qualifications

• All applicants require appropriate qualifications and training.
• Experience in teaching Psychology and Social Sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and evaluate lessons in line with school policies.
• Assess students' work and provide performance feedback.
• Participate in pedagogical reviews and contribute to the School Improvement Plan.

Skills

Planning and preparation

Student assessment

Continuous self-improvement

Health and Safety management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Relevant degree in Psychology/Social Sciences

Job description

Teacher of Psychology and Social Sciences

Hillingdon

September 2025

Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, develop, evaluate, and review lessons and teaching programs in alignment with school policies.
• Ensure that all students have access to well-designed, stimulating resources, engage in challenging activities, and work within an interesting and well-maintained environment.
• Assess, record, and report on students' work and progress, adhering to school policies, and provide clear guidance on their current performance levels and strategies for improvement.
• Contribute to the preparation and development of schemes of work and teaching materials, responding to school policies and changes in national and school assessment procedures.
• Participate in pedagogical reviews and discussions with colleagues to share best practices. Contribute to the planning and review cycle in accordance with the School Improvement Plan.
• Take responsibility for Health and Safety matters within the lesson environment.
• Stay well-informed about contemporary issues in teaching and learning, curriculum development, new technologies, education trends, and national policies. Demonstrate commitment to continuous self-improvement.
• Serve as a tutor, being the primary contact for the welfare and overall academic progress of individuals in the tutor group, and contribute to the development of a constructive group identity.
• Engage in the development, preparation, and delivery of Personal, Social, Health, and Economic (PSHE) education.

Pay rate is dependent on experience & qualifications

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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