Teacher of Psychology - Huddersfield New College

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college in Huddersfield is looking for a qualified Social Sciences teacher to deliver A-level and BTEC courses. The role offers the opportunity to positively impact students while working collaboratively in a supportive environment that values diversity and equal opportunities. Candidates should be passionate about education, possess strong self-reflective skills, and demonstrate alignment with the institution's ASPIRE values.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching A-level Psychology and Applied Psychology.
• Experience with BTEC Level 3 courses.
• Passionate about empowering students.

Responsibilities

• Teach A-level Psychology and Applied Psychology courses.
• Support students in achieving academic progression.
• Collaborate with colleagues for enriched learning experiences.

Skills

Self-discipline

Positive engagement

Collaboration

Reflective practice

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job description
This post is suitable for NQTs and experienced teachers; trainee/secondary teachers are also welcome to apply.

As an HNC colleague, you will have the rare opportunity to shape a better future through supportively challenging staff and students to become their best selves.

We work collaboratively to ensure that staff love working at the College and students love learning. As One HNC we embrace difference, celebrate diversity and understand the complexities and challenges of the modern world.

We strive to embody our ASPIRE values and are committed to making our vision and mission a daily lived reality. If you share our belief that education, enrichment and enlightenment are the keys to empowering young people to shape a better future, then we would welcome your application for this important role.

The Social Sciences Faculty deliver a range of level 3 courses, including A-levels and BTEC Applied. We offer A-levels in Psychology, Sociology, History, Politics and Law as well as BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificates in Applied Psychology and Applied Law. We have a team of 14 teaching staff and deliver to over 1000 students in College.

As many of those we teach opt for more than one Social Sciences course, the teaching team work collaboratively to ensure that students receive an enjoyable, varied and enriched learning experience allowing progression to higher education or employment.

The successful candidate will be required to teach on both A-level Psychology (AQ) and Applied Psychology (Pearson). Both course teams are well-resourced and supported.

If you are inspired by our vision, if you are passionate about making a positive difference through self-disciplined hard work, if you are authentically aligned with our ASPIRE values, if you are humble and honestly self-reflective, HNC may well be the perfect match for you.

We are committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding young people, as such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate will be required for all posts.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The successful candidate will also be subject to additional relevant background and safeguarding checks.

For more information about HNC and other vacancies please visit our website: www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk

Application is via the College's recruitment portal

Jobs at HNC | HNC Careers (pinpointhq.com) .

The closing date for this vacancy is midnight 24th June 2025.

The Assessment Centre date for this post is 1st July 2025.

Start date: 20th August 2025 or 5th January 2026

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