Psychology & Criminology Teacher - Plymouth

Psychology & Criminology Teacher – Plymouth

Maternity Cover | February Start | Secondary Schools Across Plymouth

Are you a passionate Psychology Teacher with experience in Criminology looking for a temporary role in the Plymouth area? Teaching Personnel is working closely with secondary schools across the city and is seeking a dynamic teacher to cover a maternity leave from February.

This is a fantastic opportunity for qualified teachers, Early Career Teachers (ECTs), or experienced social sciences specialists who enjoy inspiring students and delivering engaging lessons in Psychology and Criminology.

About the Role

As a Psychology & Criminology Teacher, you will:

• Teach Psychology and Criminology across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons aligned with the national curriculum

• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback

• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies

• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment

• Collaborate with the Humanities and Social Sciences departments

About You

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards it (ECTs welcome)

• Strong subject knowledge in Psychology and Criminology

• Ability to motivate and inspire students of varying abilities

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

• Reliable, adaptable, and enthusiastic

• Experience teaching in UK secondary schools is desirable but not essential

Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel

• Maternity cover placement with a clear start and end date

• Competitive weekly pay rates

• Access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy and training courses

• FREE Child Protection and Prevent Duty training

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

• Opportunities to work in a variety of Plymouth secondary schools

Apply now to secure this February start maternity cover and make an impact in local schools.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
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