Psychology Teacher

Psychology Teacher

Contract Type: Part Time, Permanent

Start Date: 01/09/2025

Location: Hertfordshire

Salary: £36,413-£48,532

Hours of Work: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Term Time Only)

Inspire the Next Generation of Thinkers!

Teach Now is proud to partner with a thriving and forward-thinking secondary school in Hertfordshire to recruit a talented and enthusiastic Psychology Teacher for a permanent, part-time position starting in September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is passionate about unlocking young minds and bringing the study of human behaviour to life.

About the School:

Nestled in the scenic and green belt of Hertfordshire, this inclusive secondary school blends academic excellence with a nurturing, student-centred approach. With modern classrooms, state-of-the-art science and psychology labs, and a supportive leadership team, the school consistently achieves outstanding outcomes and places mental health and well-being at the heart of its mission.

Rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED, with several ‘Outstanding’ features, the school fosters curiosity, creativity, and confidence. The school community is vibrant and diverse, with students from a wide range of backgrounds and a strong emphasis on inclusion and personal development.

What Makes This Role Unique?

• Teach a subject that matters: With mental health and well-being in the spotlight, Psychology is one of the school’s fastest-growing and most popular subjects at GCSE and A-Level.

• Dedicated Psychology Lab: A well-resourced space for experiments, research projects, and interactive learning.

• Timetable built around you: As a part-time role, your schedule will be created with flexibility in mind, ideal for those balancing work and personal commitments or PhD study.

• Collaborative Culture: Join a passionate, welcoming Humanities faculty that values innovative teaching, regular CPD, and mutual support.

• Easy commute: Great transport links to North and Central London, with onsite parking and Hertfordshire rail stations nearby.

Your Role:

• Deliver engaging and creative lessons in Psychology at Key Stages 4 and 5 (and optionally Key Stage 3 PHSE modules).
• Develop learners’ analytical, research and evaluative skills.
• Contribute to the design of a dynamic and evolving Psychology curriculum.
• Assess and monitor student progress, supporting all learners to achieve their full potential.
• Collaborate with the wider department and pastoral team to enrich student learning and development.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK
• A degree in Psychology or related subject
• Experience teaching GCSE and A-Level Psychology (AQA specification desirable)
• A passion for student wellbeing, inclusion, and academic growth
• Strong classroom management and a reflective teaching style

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive salary in line with London Fringe MPS/UPS
• Flexible working hours (0.6 FTE or 3 days per week)
• Onsite parking and excellent commuter links
• Regular CPD opportunities and support for career progression
• A leadership team committed to staff well-being and innovation
• Access to mental health support, counselling, and EAP services
• Vibrant school community with enriching clubs, trips, and events

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance