Teacher of Psychology – Sixth Form College – Birmingham

A high-performing Sixth Form College in Birmingham is seeking a knowledgeable and engaging Teacher of Psychology to join its established Social Sciences faculty. The college serves students aged 1619 from across the city and surrounding areas and has a strong reputation for academic excellence university progression and a mature respectful learning culture.

Psychology is one of the colleges most popular subjects with consistently strong A-Level outcomes and a high proportion of students progressing to degree courses in Psychology Criminology Law Social Sciences and related disciplines. The department prides itself on delivering academically rigorous teaching within a supportive and aspirational environment.

The Role

You will teach A-Level Psychology to motivated Sixth Form students within small to medium-sized classes. The curriculum emphasises research methods critical evaluation and independent thinking preparing students thoroughly for examinations and further study.

Your responsibilities will include:

Teaching A-Level Psychology across Years 12 and 13
Planning structured lessons that develop analytical and essay-writing skills
Preparing students for examinations through targeted revision strategies
Supporting university applications particularly for competitive courses
Contributing to enrichment opportunities such as psychology societies or lecture programmes

The college values teachers who can foster discussion and intellectual curiosity while maintaining clear academic expectations.

The Department

Psychology sits within a well-established Social Sciences faculty alongside Sociology and Criminology. The team is collaborative and academically focused with regular moderation and curriculum review meetings.

Department strengths include:

Small class sizes allowing in-depth discussion
Dedicated Sixth Form teaching rooms
Structured mock examination and progress tracking systems
Access to digital research tools and online academic resources

Students benefit from guest lectures university links and enrichment programmes designed to extend subject knowledge beyond the specification.

The College

Located in Birmingham the college provides a purpose-built Sixth Form environment with modern teaching facilities independent study spaces and a strong pastoral system tailored specifically to post-16 learners.

The working culture is professional and academically ambitious. Staff are trusted to deliver high-quality teaching while benefiting from structured CPD and collaborative subject forums.

The college prioritises:

Academic rigour and scholarship
Clear communication and organisation
Strong pastoral support
High progression rates to university

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 excellent subject knowledge and confidence with research methods
Be able to stretch and challenge high-achieving students
Contribute positively to a professional Sixth Form team

This role would suit a Psychology specialist who enjoys teaching motivated students in a focused academic setting.

Whats On Offer

Competitive salary aligned to experience
Dedicated Sixth Form teaching environment
Engaged mature students
Strong CPD and subject collaboration
A respected Birmingham Sixth Form College community

This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychology teacher looking to work within a high-performing post-16 environment where academic depth and student ambition are central.