Teacher of Psychology – Independent School – Northampton

A highly respected independent school in Northampton is seeking a knowledgeable and engaging Teacher of Psychology to join its successful Social Sciences faculty. The school has a strong academic reputation across the Midlands combining ambitious academic standards with a nurturing pastoral ethos.

Psychology is one of the schools fastest-growing Sixth Form subjects with consistently strong A-Level outcomes and high progression to competitive university courses including Psychology Law Medicine and Social Sciences.

The Role

This is a full-time position teaching Psychology primarily at Key Stage 5 with potential to contribute to enrichment or related Humanities subjects where appropriate. The successful candidate will deliver engaging academically rigorous lessons that encourage critical thinking analytical writing and independent research.

Key responsibilities include:
Teaching A-Level Psychology to small motivated classes
Preparing students thoroughly for examination success
Supporting extended project qualifications and research skills
Contributing to curriculum development within Social Sciences
Participating in pastoral and wider co-curricular life

The curriculum places strong emphasis on research methods evaluation skills and applying theory to contemporary contexts.

The Department

The Social Sciences department is well-established and collaborative. Teachers benefit from:

Small class sizes that support in-depth discussion
Dedicated Sixth Form teaching rooms
Strong library and digital research resources
Access to university lecture partnerships and guest speakers
Regular academic enrichment events and debates

The department encourages interdisciplinary links with Biology Sociology and Philosophy enhancing students broader academic understanding.

The School Environment

The school combines traditional values with modern facilities. The campus includes updated classrooms specialist teaching areas and extensive grounds that create a calm and focused learning environment.

Students are engaged articulate and respectful. Behaviour is excellent and staff are supported by clear policies and strong leadership. The school places significant emphasis on wellbeing for both students and staff.

Professional development is meaningful and personalised with opportunities for academic research engagement leadership pathways and curriculum innovation.

Who Were Looking For

The ideal candidate will:
Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a degree in Psychology or related discipline
Have experience teaching A-Level Psychology
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm
Inspire independent thought and critical analysis
Contribute positively to the wider life of the school

Independent school experience is welcomed but not essential.

Whats On Offer

Competitive independent sector salary
Small focused A-Level classes
Excellent academic resources
Supportive and collaborative department
Free on-site parking and term-time meals

This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychology specialist seeking to teach in an academically ambitious Northampton independent school where Sixth Form scholarship is highly valued.