Teacher of Psychology - Independent School - Northampton

A well-regarded independent co-educational school in Northampton is seeking an engaging and academically strong Teacher of Psychology to join its thriving Sixth Form team. The school has a strong tradition of academic excellence, with high progression rates to Russell Group universities and competitive courses including Psychology, Medicine and Social Sciences.

Psychology is a popular A-Level subject within the school and continues to grow in uptake. Students are motivated, inquisitive and willing to engage in challenging theoretical and research-based discussions.

The Role

This is primarily a Sixth Form teaching post, delivering A-Level Psychology to well-prepared and academically capable students. The role offers scope to contribute to curriculum enrichment and academic mentoring within the Sixth Form.

You will:

• Deliver high-quality A-Level Psychology lessons
• Teach research methods, cognitive, social and biological psychology topics
• Support students with extended essays and university applications
• Contribute to academic societies or psychology-related enrichment
• Work collaboratively with the Social Sciences faculty

Class sizes are small, enabling meaningful discussion, debate and individual academic support.

The Department

Psychology sits within a strong Social Sciences faculty alongside Sociology and Politics. The department benefits from dedicated Sixth Form teaching spaces and access to a well-resourced library and independent study centre.

Strengths include:

• Consistently strong A-Level outcomes
• High levels of student engagement and participation
• Support for academic competitions and research projects
• Collaboration with universities and guest speakers where possible

The department values academic scholarship and encourages students to read beyond the specification.

The School

Located in Northampton, the school blends traditional independent school ethos with modern educational practice. Students are articulate, courteous and academically ambitious.

Pastoral care is delivered through a structured house and tutor system, and staff are encouraged to support co-curricular life through clubs, societies or enrichment programmes.

Facilities include:

• Dedicated Sixth Form centre
• Modern classrooms with digital presentation tools
• Extensive sports and extracurricular facilities
• Quiet study spaces for independent research

Who We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS or equivalent qualification (or significant relevant academic background)
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in Psychology
• Be confident teaching A-Level
• Value academic discussion and independent learning
• Be willing to contribute to Sixth Form mentoring and enrichment

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

What’s On Offer

• Competitive independent school salary
• Small class sizes and motivated learners
• Strong Sixth Form academic culture
• Free on-site parking and term-time meals
• Access to professional development opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychology specialist seeking to teach academically ambitious students within a supportive and prestigious independent school environment.