Psychology Teacher

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Job Description

We are recruiting a Psychology Teacher for a GOOD Ofsted-rated secondary school in Solihull. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to join a supportive and forward-thinking environment. The role focuses on teaching Key Stage 5 Psychology with excellent resources and strong leadership in place.
The school welcomes applications from both experienced practitioners and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) seeking a long-term or permanent position. You will be supported to thrive within a collaborative department and make a real impact on students’ learning.

This position is available as soon as possible, covering maternity leave, and could potentially last up to 12 months. Candidates should have strong behaviour management skills and be willing to take on the full responsibilities of a teacher, including planning, marking, and attending all directed time.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver engaging and challenging Key Stage 5 Psychology lessons in line with curriculum requirements
  • Plan, teach, assess, and mark students’ work to promote progress and achievement
  • Track and report on student progress effectively
  • Maintain excellent behaviour management and a positive learning environment
  • Collaborate with colleagues to develop departmental initiatives and resources
  • Support whole-school initiatives and uphold high academic standards

Required Skills and Experience:
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Career Teacher (ECT) status
  • Experience teaching Psychology at KS5 in a secondary school
  • Excellent subject knowledge and ability to inspire students
  • Strong behaviour management and classroom leadership skills
  • Passionate about student progress, engagement, and achievement

Working as a Psychology Teacher for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:
  • Daily rate: £168.80 to £232.57, equating to £32,916 – £45,351 per year (based on full-time, 5 days per week)
  • Holiday pay – 12.07% of your day rate accrued into your holiday pot
  • Pension contributions
  • Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training
  • Refer a friend bonus scheme
  • Regular support and communication throughout the registration process and while in post

The school is based in Solihull, easily commutable from Shirley, Knowle, Dorridge, Olton, Hall Green, and Acocks Green. Excellent transport links and onsite parking make travel straightforward from across the West Midlands.

Interested in taking the next step in your career as a Psychology Teacher and joining a GOOD secondary school? Apply now, and Charly from Flourish Education will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity.

Legal:
Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.