Psychology Teacher

Teaching Personnel are seeking to recruit a Psychology Teacher for a secondary school in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire!  

Job Overview:
Teacher of Psychology – Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £31,650 – £49,084 (MPS/UPS)
Start Date: September 2025

About the Role:
Teaching Personnel is supporting a forward-thinking secondary school in Northamptonshire in their search for a passionate and knowledgeable Teacher of Psychology to join their dynamic team in September 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a school community that values disruption-free learning, staff wellbeing, and academic excellence. The school promotes “Success for All” and is committed to reducing unnecessary workload, so teachers can focus on what matters most: Planning, Teaching, and Assessing.

Role Overview:
As Teacher of Psychology, you will play a central role in delivering a high-quality, engaging curriculum that challenges and inspires students. You will join a supportive, innovative department currently reviewing its curriculum to ensure it remains rigorous, inclusive, and forward-thinking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons in line with the National Curriculum and school policies
• Use assessment data to monitor student progress and inform future planning
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment that supports the wellbeing and progress of all students
• Maintain high standards of classroom behaviour and engagement
• Collaborate with colleagues and pastoral teams to support the academic and emotional development of students
• Engage in ongoing professional development and reflective practice

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree in Psychology or a related subject
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong knowledge of the Psychology curriculum and effective teaching methods
• A passion for inspiring young people and developing critical thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Commitment to inclusive education and alignment with the school’s core values

What’s on Offer:

• A positive, collaborative working environment with supportive leadership
• Students who are eager to learn and value their education
• Access to high-quality CPD and wellbeing support
• Benefits including retail discounts, gym membership, Cycle to Work scheme, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• A genuine commitment to staff workload reduction and wellbeing initiatives

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious educator who is committed to academic excellence and passionate about Psychology. Both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are welcome to apply.

Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel:

✓ Become part of the UK's leading education staffing provider
✓ Temp to perm option - flexible contract to assess if the role is really for you
✓ Competitive payment package
✓ Paid weekly
✓ Opportunities for professional development and growth with our highly effective CPD Academy
✓ Be part of a 12 week flexible probationary period, with the flexibility to leave if the school isn’t the right fit for you
✓ Dedicated and Experienced Secondary Consultant (4+ of experience working in the area) as your point of contact for opportunities and to manage your experience working with Teaching Personnel
✓ An established agency remaining open during COVID and furloughing our Teachers, with over 80+ branches nationwide
✓ Guidance for Graduates who are seeking their first role in education as part of our Future Teachers Programme

Like the sound of this role?

We look forward to your application!

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.