A thriving secondary school in Swindon is seeking an articulate Lead Practitioner of Psychology to lead teaching standards, research methodology instruction, and Sixth Form academic outcomes starting in January.

Job Overview

Psychology is a major Sixth Form subject at this school. The Lead Practitioner will take primary responsibility for elevating teaching quality across A-Level Psychology, while embedding scientific research methodologies and statistical data analysis across the Social Sciences faculty.

You will teach A-Level Psychology classes, model essay-evaluation techniques (16-mark responses), mentor early-career teachers, and design academic tracking systems to ensure top-band examination performance. This is a full-time, permanent contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach high-rigor A-Level Psychology lessons across Year 12 and Year 13

• Lead departmental coaching on teaching research methods, statistical analysis (chi-squared, Mann-Whitney), and biological psychology

• Develop standardized essay-structure models and assessment grids to refine student evaluative writing

• Analyze Sixth Form assessment data to design targeted revision schedules and mock exam interventions

• Mentor social science teachers, conducting peer observations and sharing cognitive science teaching strategies

• Coordinate extra-curricular Mind & Brain societies, university masterclasses, and psychology research projects

Role Overview & Specifications

• Start Date: January

• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

• Location: Swindon, Wiltshire

• Salary / Pay Rate: Lead Practitioner Scale (LP1–LP5 equivalent)

• Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel Psychology

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with an honors degree in Psychology or Neuroscience

• Proven track record of delivering exceptional Key Stage 5 A-Level Psychology results

• Demonstrated leadership capability in peer coaching, curriculum design, or assessment analysis

• Deep knowledge of A-Level Psychology exam specifications, statistical testing, and paper structures

• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this Lead Practitioner of Psychology position in Swindon for a January start.