Teacher of Psychology – Independent Senior School – Warwick

A highly regarded independent senior school in Warwick is seeking an engaging and academically strong Teacher of Psychology to join its thriving Sixth Form provision. The school has an established reputation for academic excellence strong university progression and a carefully structured pastoral system that supports intellectual curiosity alongside personal development.

Psychology is a popular A-Level subject within the school with strong uptake and consistently impressive results. Many students progress to competitive university courses including Psychology Medicine Neuroscience and Social Sciences.

The Role

This position is primarily focused on A-Level teaching within a well-established Sixth Form environment. Small class sizes allow for seminar-style discussion detailed written feedback and close academic mentoring.

You will:

Teach A-Level Psychology across all core and optional units
Deliver structured lessons on research methods and statistical understanding
Prepare students thoroughly for A-Level assessment
Support extended essays and university application preparation
Contribute to enrichment such as psychology societies or guest speaker events

The role offers genuine scope to deepen academic provision and strengthen co-curricular opportunities within the subject.

The Department

Psychology sits within a strong Social Sciences faculty alongside Sociology and Politics. The department benefits from dedicated Sixth Form classrooms and access to well-equipped study spaces.

Department strengths include:

Consistently strong A-Level outcomes
Structured internal assessment and moderation processes
A culture of academic reading beyond the specification
Support for national essay competitions and research projects

Staff collaborate closely on curriculum sequencing and assessment design to maintain high academic standards.

The School

Set within attractive grounds in Warwick the school combines historic architecture with modern teaching facilities. Students are articulate respectful and highly motivated creating an intellectually stimulating classroom environment.

Pastoral care is delivered through a structured house and tutor system and staff are encouraged to engage in wider school life through societies mentoring and enrichment activities.

Facilities include:

A dedicated Sixth Form centre
Modern classrooms with digital presentation technology
Quiet study areas for independent research
Extensive co-curricular provision

Who Were Looking For

The successful candidate will:

Hold QTS or possess a strong academic background in Psychology
Demonstrate confident subject knowledge at A-Level
Be skilled in teaching research methods and exam technique
Value academic scholarship and independent learning
Contribute positively to Sixth Form enrichment

Experience in independent education is welcomed but not essential for a strong academic practitioner.

Whats On Offer

Competitive independent school salary
Small class sizes and motivated learners
Strong Sixth Form academic culture
Access to excellent facilities and CPD
A prestigious and well-regarded Warwick independent school community

This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychology specialist to teach ambitious Sixth Form students within a structured and academically focused independent school environment.