Psychology Teacher
Location: Canterbury, Kent
Salary: £120 – £250 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-Term
Are you an inspiring Psychology Teacher with the ambition to guide students through the fascinating world of human behaviour up to A-Level? GSL Education Kent are delighted to present a wonderful opportunity for a dedicated Teacher of Psychology to join a forward-thinking secondary school in Canterbury, starting in September 2025.
About the School
This school is a highly regarded secondary school nestled in the historic city of Canterbury, with over 70 years of experience nurturing young minds. It combines a nurturing, supportive environment with a modern curriculum offering GCSEs, A-Levels, and the International Baccalaureate to empower students to achieve academic excellence and university success.
Designed to deliver personalised learning, the school focuses on creating a stimulating educational experience that fosters curiosity, resilience, and confidence. With outstanding inspection ratings and exceptional pastoral care, staff are supported to deliver modern, empathetic, and high-quality teaching in a historic yet progressive setting.
As a Teacher of Psychology, you will:
Deliver engaging and stimulating Psychology lessons to KS4 and A-Level students
Inspire students to explore cognitive, social, and developmental psychology with confidence
Plan and mark student work, maintaining high standards of assessment
Develop positive relationships and trust within your classroom as a dedicated Psychology Teacher
Support student progress through clear and constructive feedback
Collaborate with colleagues to enrich the curriculum and create cross-curricular connections
To be considered for this Psychology Teacher role, you must:
Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a suitably recognised UK teaching qualification
Have experience teaching Psychology at KS4 and ideally A-Level
Be passionate about helping students understand themselves and the world through psychological theories
Demonstrate excellent classroom management and communication skills
Hold an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or be ready to apply for one
What GSL Education Offers:
Competitive daily rates of £120–£250
Long-term placement with the potential for permanent employment
Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant with knowledge of your career goals
Ongoing professional development opportunities
GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants for the Psychology Teacher role will be required to undertake safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS verification.
If you're a motivated Psychology Teacher ready to inspire and elevate students in a supportive and ambitious school environment, click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV. One of our consultants will be in touch to guide you through the next steps