Smart Teachers is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Psychology Teacher to teach across KS4 and KS5 in a high-achieving mixed 11–18 secondary school for a short-term assignment from January until February half-term .
About the role
* Teaching GCSE and A-level Psychology (AQA)
* Working 4 days per week
* Delivering high-quality lessons that engage learners and stretch higher-ability students
* Following departmental schemes of work with flexibility to bring your own expertise
* Contributing to a calm, purposeful learning environment with excellent behaviour systems
* Supporting students with exam preparation ahead of the spring term assessments
About the school
* Large, high-performing mixed secondary with a thriving sixth form
* Strong academic culture with highly motivated students
* Well-resourced Social Sciences department with experienced colleagues
* Excellent behaviour, pastoral systems and safeguarding culture
* Values-led ethos focusing on respect, aspiration and personal development
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Psychology Teacher you will:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or relevant FE teaching experience
* Experience teaching A-level Psychology (essential)
* Strong subject knowledge and the ability to deliver engaging, structured lessons
* Good behaviour management and the confidence to adapt to a new environment quickly
* A positive, professional approach to supply teaching
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
* Suitable teaching experience
Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About Smart Teachers
Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What Smart Teachers offer
As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:
* Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
* Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
* Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
* Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
* FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
* Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
* Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected] .