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Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Start Date: April 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)
Looking for a successful school with a flourishing Psychology department in Manchester?
A highly respected secondary school with a Good Ofsted rating has a rare opening within their Psychology department.
Job Overview
This thriving secondary school is seeking an enthusiastic Psychology Teacher to begin in April 2026. This Good co-educational school in Manchester is widely recognised for:
• strong academic outcomes,
• a supportive and inclusive pastoral culture, and
• a vibrant enrichment programme.
The successful candidate will deliver engaging, intellectually ambitious Psychology lessons at KS5, working with motivated and inquisitive students who show a strong interest in human behaviour, cognition, and psychological research.
The School
This is a school that takes great pride in the quality of its Social Sciences provision. The Psychology department is widely regarded as forward-thinking, academically rigorous, and highly collaborative.
Pupils benefit from:
• a broad and engaging Psychology curriculum,
• exposure to real-world research and contemporary psychological theories,
• opportunities for discussion, analysis, and academic debate, and
• a strong emphasis on critical thinking and evidence-based argument.
Parents regularly praise the school’s strong academic values, inclusive culture, and commitment to developing confident and well-rounded young people.
Staff describe the school as welcoming, supportive, and professionally rewarding, with strong leadership and clear opportunities for professional development.
Benefits typically include:
• Excellent CPD and progression opportunities
• Modern classrooms and strong teaching resources
• A clear commitment to staff wellbeing
• Opportunities to contribute to psychology clubs, academic societies, and enrichment activities
Psychology Teacher – Experience and Qualifications
• A degree in Psychology or a closely related discipline
• A recognised teaching qualification with QTS (e.g., PGCE)
• Excellent subject knowledge and enthusiasm 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 dedicated Psychology Teacher seeking to join a successful department, please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.