Job Title: Psychology Teacher

Location: Dudley, West Midlands

School Type: 11–18 Secondary School & Sixth Form

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: MPS / UPS

Role Overview

An inspiring secondary school and sixth form in Dudley is seeking a knowledgeable, dynamic, and passionate Psychology Teacher to join their Social Sciences faculty ASAP. In this dedicated Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 role, you will deliver engaging Psychology lessons across GCSE and A-Level, introducing students to core psychological approaches, research methods, biopsychology, and social influence. You will foster critical evaluation, guide pupils in applying psychological theories to real-world scenarios, and prepare sixth-form students for higher education and national examinations. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers are equally encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality, interactive Psychology lessons across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 in alignment with AQA, OCR, or Edexcel exam board specifications.

• Teach core theoretical frameworks, including cognitive, behavioural, psychodynamic, and biological perspectives, alongside research design and statistical analysis.

• Guide students in essay structure, critical evaluation, exam techniques, and data interpretation to maximize attainment in GCSE and A-Level examinations.

• Track and evaluate pupil progress using formative assessments, practice exam papers, and mock examinations, providing targeted interventions where necessary.

• Offer academic guidance and stretch opportunities for high-attaining pupils applying for university courses in Psychology, Neuroscience, or Social Sciences.

• Collaborate with faculty colleagues to refine schemes of work, share effective teaching resources, and lead extracurricular psychology clubs or university prep workshops.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a closely related discipline.

• Recognized UK teaching qualification with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or QTLS.

• Proven teaching experience or strong placement record delivering secondary and A-Level Psychology, with up-to-date knowledge of current exam board specifications.

• Strong subject knowledge, essay-marking proficiency, and classroom management capabilities.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• High-performing Sixth Form with vibrant student enrolment across A-Level Social Sciences.

• Well-resourced department featuring modern teaching technologies, academic journals, and digital learning platforms.

• Supportive senior leadership team committed to continuous professional development (CPD), staff wellbeing, and structured ECT mentorship.

• Convenient Dudley location with excellent transport links across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, plus free on-site staff parking.

• Competitive salary on the national MPS/UPS scale and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

Application

To apply for this Psychology Teacher role at an inspiring secondary school & sixth form in Dudley, starting ASAP, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.