Teacher of Psychology – Sixth Form Centre – Nottingham

A high-performing Sixth Form Centre in Nottingham is seeking a knowledgeable and engaging Teacher of Psychology to join its growing Social Sciences faculty. This is a fantastic opportunity to teach motivated post-16 students in a setting dedicated entirely to academic progression and university preparation.

The centre has a strong track record of A-Level success with students regularly progressing to Russell Group universities and competitive degree pathways. Psychology is one of the most popular subjects offered attracting large cohorts each year and consistently delivering strong outcomes.

The Role

You will teach A-Level Psychology across Year 12 and Year 13 delivering a well-structured and academically rigorous curriculum. The department follows a clear scheme of learning aligned closely to examination board requirements while encouraging independent research and critical analysis.

Your responsibilities will include:

Planning and delivering engaging A-Level Psychology lessons
Teaching core topics such as social influence attachment psychopathology and research methods
Preparing students for extended essay writing and examination success
Providing academic mentoring and UCAS guidance
Contributing to curriculum development within the Social Sciences faculty

Students are encouraged to engage with contemporary research ethical debates and statistical analysis to build academic depth and critical thinking.

The Faculty

Psychology sits within a collaborative Social Sciences faculty alongside Sociology Business and Economics. The faculty works closely to maintain high standards of assessment and moderation.

The Sixth Form Centre benefits from:

Dedicated post-16 teaching spaces
Quiet study areas and independent learning facilities
Structured academic mentoring systems
Strong exam preparation and revision programmes

Students in Nottingham are motivated articulate and focused on academic progression.

The Centre

This Nottingham Sixth Form Centre is known for its calm purposeful environment and strong pastoral support systems. Attendance and academic monitoring are robust allowing teachers to focus on high-quality delivery.

Leadership prioritises:

Academic rigour and exam preparation
Professional trust and subject autonomy
Ongoing CPD and subject scholarship
Clear communication and structured routines

Staff describe the culture as ambitious supportive and academically focused.

Who Were Looking For

The successful candidate will:

Hold QTS and a relevant Psychology qualification
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge at A-Level
Be confident teaching research methods and statistics
Show enthusiasm for academic scholarship
Be organised reflective and student-focused

Experience teaching A-Level Psychology is essential for this role.

Why Join

Focus exclusively on post-16 teaching
Motivated and academically ambitious students
Strong Social Sciences faculty collaboration
Clear progression and CPD opportunities
Competitive salary within a high-performing setting

If you are a Psychology specialist looking to teach in a focused and aspirational Nottingham Sixth Form Centre this is an outstanding opportunity.