Hampton is one of the countrys foremost academically selective independent schools and this is a rare opportunity to join a vibrant and successful department in a happy, high-achieving setting. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Teacher of Psychology to join a large, forward-thinking and high-achieving department, in an outstanding School. The vacancy is for a full-time Maternity Cover post, from September 2025. Psychology at Hampton aims to instil in pupils a long standing fascination for the subject to truly appreciate the power of the brain and potential to measure behaviour in a scientific way. Teaching up to and including A2 and Oxbridge level you will be committed to passing on your love and expertise of the subject as well as promoting and maintaining the high standards of achievement of the pupils and contributing to the development of outstanding teaching practice across the department. Over 50 Hampton boys study Psychology in the Sixth Form so t he role involves planning inspiring lessons and dealing with marking and reporting. Hampton is an academically selective school; the challenges include stretching the most able pupils up to Oxbridge level. Some contribution to the wider life of the School is also expected from staff at Hampton. The successful candidate will be expected to teach up to 30 (40 minute) lessons per week, which would usually include a games afternoon and a form tutor period. A contribution to the wider life of the School is also expected from staff at Hampton and Teachers may be responsible to other colleagues in their work, (e.g. a Form Tutor will have the Head of Year as their immediate line manager for pastoral work). Hampton is one of the countrys foremost independent schools where equity, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our ethos. Hampton is rated 'exceptional' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) for pupils achievements and learning. Inspectors also praised the School for fostering a culture in which the individual matters and everyones contribution is valued. The School has its own salary scale and offers generous non-contractual benefits, well above the maintained sector, to attract high-calibre candidates. There is very strong commitment at Hampton to supporting the continuing professional development of colleagues. Accommodation may also be available.