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Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: April 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)
Looking for an Outstanding school with a flourishing Psychology department in York?
A prestigious secondary school with an Outstanding Ofsted rating has an exciting opportunity within their Psychology department.
Job Overview
This high-performing secondary school is seeking a passionate Psychology Teacher to begin in April 2026. This Outstanding co-educational school in York is renowned for:
• its excellent academic standards,
• a deeply supportive pastoral ethos, and
• a rich and varied co-curricular programme.
The successful candidate will deliver engaging, intellectually ambitious Psychology lessons at KS5, working with motivated, inquisitive students who demonstrate a genuine interest in human behaviour, cognition, and psychological research.
The School
This is a school that truly invests in the quality of their Social Sciences department. The Psychology department is widely recognised as high-performing, forward-thinking, and interactive, creating a vibrant academic culture throughout the school.
Pupils benefit from:
• a broad and engaging Psychology curriculum,
• exposure to contemporary research and psychological case studies,
• opportunities for discussion, debate, and academic analysis, and
• a strong emphasis on critical thinking and evidence-based argument.
Parents frequently praise the school’s nurturing environment, strong academic values, and commitment to developing confident, articulate, and well-rounded young people.
Staff describe the school as supportive, well-led, and professionally rewarding, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, autonomy, and continuous professional growth.
Benefits typically include:
• Outstanding CPD and opportunities for career progression
• Modern facilities and exceptional teaching resources
• A genuine focus on staff wellbeing
• A vibrant co-curricular programme including psychology societies, academic lectures, debate clubs, and enrichment opportunities
Psychology Teacher – Experience and Qualifications
• A degree in Psychology or a related discipline
• A recognised teaching qualification with QTS (e.g., PGCE)
• Excellent subject knowledge and a passion for Psychology
• Strong communication, planning, and ICT skills
• The ability to inspire, challenge, and support pupils of all abilities
• The legal right to work in the UK
Application
If you are a spirited Psychology Teacher seeking to join a prosperous Psychology department, please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.