Teacher of Psychology
Location: Hillingdon Start Date: September 2025 Salary: Highly Competitive Salary, Commensurate with Experience
The Opportunity An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an insightful and inspiring Teacher of Psychology to join the thriving department of a prestigious school in Hillingdon. We seek an individual passionate about the human mind and behaviour, capable of fostering deep intellectual curiosity and academic excellence in our bright, ambitious students, guiding them through the complexities of psychological science.
The Role You will be responsible for teaching Psychology across Key Stages 4 (IGCSE) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level), ensuring a rigorous and intellectually stimulating curriculum. Your duties will include planning and delivering engaging lessons on various psychological approaches, research methods, and applications, from cognitive psychology to social psychology and abnormal psychology. You'll assess student progress, monitor their attainment to ensure outstanding outcomes, and contribute to the broader academic life of the school, perhaps supervising extended projects, leading a Psychology society, or guiding students in research.
About Our School Our independent school in Hillingdon is renowned for its academic prowess and its commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals. We attract highly motivated students and dedicated staff, benefiting from state-of-the-art facilities and small class sizes that facilitate personalised learning. Our ethos encourages deep inquiry, critical thought, and a vibrant extracurricular programme that complements our challenging academic offering, preparing students for top universities and careers in psychology or related fields.
The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be an experienced and highly qualified Teacher of Psychology, holding a strong academic degree in the subject. You'll possess an outstanding track record of delivering excellent results at IGCSE and A-Level. We're looking for a passionate educator with exceptional subject knowledge, a commitment to fostering independent learning, and the ability to inspire a genuine love for the discipline in students destined for top universities.
What We Offer
* A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, reflecting the calibre of our staff.
* The opportunity to contribute to a well-established and successful department with a strong reputation for academic excellence.
* A supportive and intellectually stimulating academic environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
* Access to excellent resources and opportunities for significant professional development, including relevant conferences and workshops.
* Working with bright, engaged students in a desirable West London setting, offering a dynamic environment for learning and growth