Teacher of Psychology – Independent School – York

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Teacher of Psychology to join a highly regarded independent school in York. This is a superb role for a Psychology specialist who enjoys academic rigour and wants to work with motivated pupils in a calm purposeful environment where high standards curiosity and strong progression are central to school life.

The school offers a strong academic culture alongside excellent pastoral care and a rich co-curricular programme. With smaller class sizes and a professional supportive staff culture teachers are able to deliver ambitious lessons that stretch and support pupils while connecting learning to contemporary issues and real-world contexts.

About the Role

As Teacher of Psychology you will teach primarily at KS5 with the potential to contribute to KS4 where offered. You will deliver engaging and well-structured lessons that develop strong psychological knowledge research literacy and confident exam technique.

You will teach a well-sequenced curriculum that develops:

• Secure understanding of key psychological approaches core studies and debates

• Confident research methods and statistical understanding appropriate to the specification

• Critical thinking evaluation and the ability to write well-supported arguments

• Application of theory to real-world behaviour and contemporary contexts

• Exam confidence through modelling purposeful practice and precise feedback

Students explore areas such as social influence memory attachment psychopathology biopsychology research methods and broader issues and debates. Lessons are designed to encourage discussion curiosity and intellectual independence.

The Department

Psychology is a popular subject within the school particularly for pupils interested in medicine health education social sciences and university pathways. The department is collaborative well organised and committed to helping pupils achieve excellent outcomes.

The department values:

• Clear explanation and structured teaching of complex concepts

• High expectations for evaluation and written communication

• Consistent assessment and feedback to develop exam confidence

• Strong study skills and independent learning routines

• Enrichment opportunities such as guest speakers lecture programmes or university links (where available)

Teachers work closely together to share resources and ensure pupils develop secure knowledge alongside strong examination technique.

About the School

This York independent school is known for its strong academic culture and supportive learning environment. Pupils are respectful ambitious and engaged creating calm classrooms where teachers can focus on teaching and learning.

The school places strong emphasis on academic excellence balanced with wider development offering a broad co-curricular programme and strong pastoral support. Staff benefit from a professional environment where expertise is valued collaboration is strong and teachers are encouraged to contribute to wider school life.

Key Information

• Location: York

• Start Date: ASAP / next term (or by agreement)

• Contract: Full-time permanent (or as agreed)

• Salary: Highly competitive dependent on experience

What the School is Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification)

• Have strong subject knowledge in Psychology

• Be confident teaching Psychology at KS5

• Deliver engaging well-structured lessons that stretch and support pupils

• Develop strong evaluation and written communication skills in learners

• Maintain high expectations for behaviour effort and academic achievement

• Contribute positively to departmental collaboration and wider school life

Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and strong early-career teachers.

Why Join This School

• Teach motivated pupils in a calm high-achieving environment

• Smaller class sizes and excellent resources

• Supportive and collaborative department

• Excellent professional development opportunities

• Opportunity to teach a popular subject with strong pupil engagement

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Psychology teacher who wants to inspire curiosity develop strong critical thinking and support excellent pupil outcomes in a thriving York independent school.