Location: York North Yorkshire
Start Date: April 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)
Looking for an Outstanding school with a flourishing Psychology department in York
A prestigious secondary school with an Outstanding Ofsted rating has an exciting opportunity within their Psychology department.
Job Overview
This high-performing secondary school is seeking a passionate Psychology Teacher to begin in April 2026. This Outstanding co-educational school in York is renowned for:
its excellent academic standards
a deeply supportive pastoral ethos and
a rich and varied co-curricular programme.
The successful candidate will deliver engaging intellectually ambitious Psychology lessons at KS5 working with motivated inquisitive students who demonstrate a genuine interest in human behaviour cognition and psychological research.
The School
This is a school that truly invests in the quality of their Social Sciences department. The Psychology department is widely recognised as high-performing forward-thinking and interactive creating a vibrant academic culture throughout the school.
Pupils benefit from:
a broad and engaging Psychology curriculum
exposure to contemporary research and psychological case studies
opportunities for discussion debate and academic analysis and
a strong emphasis on critical thinking and evidence-based argument.
Parents frequently praise the schools nurturing environment strong academic values and commitment to developing confident articulate and well-rounded young people.
Staff describe the school as supportive well-led and professionally rewarding with a strong emphasis on collaboration autonomy and continuous professional growth.
Benefits typically include:
Outstanding CPD and opportunities for career progression
Modern facilities and exceptional teaching resources
A genuine focus on staff wellbeing
A vibrant co-curricular programme including psychology societies academic lectures debate clubs and enrichment opportunities
Psychology Teacher Experience and Qualifications
A degree in Psychology or a related discipline
A recognised teaching qualification with QTS (e.g. PGCE)
Excellent subject knowledge and a passion for Psychology
Strong communication planning and ICT skills
The ability to inspire challenge and support pupils of all abilities
The legal right to work in the UK
Application
If you are a spirited Psychology Teacher seeking to join a prosperous Psychology department please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.
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