Job Title: Head of Psychology Location: Redbridge, East London Salary: MPS/UPS TLR Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: September 2026 Ready to lead a thriving Psychology department? We're working with an ambitious and high-achieving secondary school in Redbridge looking for an exceptional Head of Psychology to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Psychology Teacher who is ready to take the next step into leadership, or for an established Head of Department looking for a fresh challenge in a supportive and forward-thinking school. The successful candidate will lead the strategic development of Psychology across the school, driving outstanding outcomes while inspiring students to explore human behaviour, cognition, and social influence in engaging and meaningful ways. What you'll be doing: Leading and developing the Psychology department across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 Delivering high-quality Psychology lessons that inspire curiosity and academic excellence Driving student progress and attainment through effective curriculum planning and assessment Monitoring teaching and learning standards across the department Supporting, coaching, and developing colleagues within the team Using data effectively to identify strengths, address gaps, and raise achievement Promoting Psychology through enrichment opportunities and wider school initiatives We're looking for someone who: Holds UK QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification Has a strong track record of teaching Psychology at KS5, with excellent student outcomes Has experience leading curriculum development or managing a subject area Is passionate about raising achievement and fostering a love of learning Has strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills Can inspire both students and colleagues to achieve their very best What the school offers: A supportive and experienced senior leadership team Motivated students who are keen to learn and achieve Excellent CPD and leadership development opportunities A collaborative and ambitious staff culture Well-resourced teaching facilities A strong focus on staff wellbeing and career progression Why Redbridge? Redbridge offers a vibrant and diverse community, excellent transport links into Central London, and a strong reputation for educational excellence. It's a fantastic place for ambitious educators looking to develop their careers and make a lasting impact. Why work with Protocol Education? Dedicated consultant support from application through to appointment Interview preparation and leadership-focused career guidance FREE access to our online CPD Academy Access to exclusive leadership opportunities across London Referral scheme rewards for recommending friends and colleagues Great Psychology teaching goes beyond theories and studies. It's about helping students understand themselves, others, and the world around them. If you're ready to lead a department where curiosity, challenge, and achievement are at the heart of every lesson, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more about this exciting leadership opportunity. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.