Teacher of Psychology – Independent Senior School – Northampton

A respected co-educational independent senior school in Northampton is seeking an engaging and academically strong Teacher of Psychology to join its thriving Sixth Form faculty. The school has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence small class teaching and exceptional pastoral care with pupils progressing regularly to Russell Group universities and competitive degree programmes.

Psychology is a popular and growing subject within the Sixth Form attracting highly motivated students with strong analytical ability and intellectual curiosity. Results are consistently impressive with a significant proportion of students achieving top grades and progressing to study Psychology Neuroscience Medicine and Social Sciences at university.

The Role

This role focuses primarily on teaching A-Level Psychology within small focused classes. You will deliver a rigorous and engaging curriculum that develops critical evaluation research skills and independent thinking.

Your responsibilities will include:

Teaching A-Level Psychology across Years 12 and 13
Preparing students for examinations through structured revision and feedback
Contributing to enrichment activities such as lecture programmes or psychology societies
Supporting university application guidance for psychology-related courses
Collaborating with colleagues across Social Sciences and Science faculties

The school values teachers who can stretch high-achieving students while maintaining warmth and accessibility.

The Department

Psychology sits within a well-regarded Social Sciences faculty. The department emphasises academic scholarship encouraging students to explore contemporary research ethical debates and methodological evaluation.

Department strengths include:

Small class sizes allowing for in-depth discussion
Dedicated Sixth Form teaching rooms
Access to digital research tools and academic journals
Structured mock examination and intervention systems

Students regularly participate in external lectures university taster days and academic competitions.

The School

Situated in Northampton this independent senior school combines traditional academic values with modern facilities. The campus includes purpose-built teaching spaces a well-equipped library and extensive co-curricular provision.

The culture is collegiate and professional. Staff benefit from:

Autonomy in curriculum delivery
Supportive leadership
Strong emphasis on professional development
High levels of student engagement and behaviour

Pastoral systems are strong ensuring pupils are well supported both academically and personally.

Who Were Looking For

The successful candidate will:

Hold QTS (or equivalent) with a strong academic background in Psychology
Have experience teaching A-Level Psychology
Demonstrate strong subject scholarship and enthusiasm
Be confident guiding students through complex research methods and evaluation
Contribute positively to wider school life

This role would suit a Psychology specialist seeking to teach motivated students within a supportive independent environment.

Whats On Offer

Competitive independent sector salary
Small academically engaged classes
Excellent facilities and resources
Generous CPD and professional autonomy
A distinguished Northampton independent school community

This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychology teacher who values depth of discussion academic rigour and strong professional culture.