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Full-Time Teacher of Psychology Required - Outstanding Barking School (September 2025 Start - Key Stage 4 & 5 Essential)
Our Outstanding school in the vibrant and diverse borough of Barking, London, seeks a dedicated and experienced Full-Time Teacher of Psychology to join our thriving department and make a profound difference to the scientific understanding, analytical prowess, and critical thinking capabilities of our students across Key Stage 4 and, crucially, Key Stage 5, commencing in September 2025.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Planning, preparing, and delivering highly effective and stimulating Psychology lessons that cater to the diverse learning needs and aspirations of our students across both key stages.
- Fostering students' deep understanding of key psychological theories, concepts, and research methods, with a strong emphasis on the comprehensive demands of the A-Level specification.
- Encouraging rigorous critical evaluation, independent research, and ethical considerations in psychological study.
- Assessing and tracking student progress in Psychology across both key stages, providing insightful and constructive feedback, and implementing effective intervention strategies to ensure exceptional outcomes, particularly for A-Level students.
- Contributing actively to the development, implementation, and rigorous review of the Psychology curriculum across both key stages, ensuring alignment with examination specifications and providing extensive opportunities for psychological enrichment and debate.
- Utilising and contributing to the development of high-quality Psychology resources, including contemporary research articles, case studies, and engaging practical activities.
- Contributing to extracurricular activities that promote psychological understanding within the school community (e.g., Psychology club, research projects, guest speakers).
- Collaborating effectively with colleagues within the department and across the wider school to foster a rich and interdisciplinary learning environment.
- Engaging in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching practice and keep abreast of current developments in psychological science and pedagogy, with a strong focus on A-Level teaching and assessment.
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- A degree in Psychology or a closely related highly relevant field.
- Successful and demonstrable experience teaching Psychology across Key Stage 4 (GCSE) and, crucially, A-Level.
- A strong and up-to-date understanding of the A-Level Psychology curriculum and relevant examination specifications.
- Exceptional pedagogical skills and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners, particularly the academic rigour and depth required at Key Stage 5.
- A profound passion for Psychology and the ability to inspire and stretch students' critical thinking, analytical, and scientific abilities.
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
- A steadfast commitment to the safeguarding and well-being of students and the promotion of psychological literacy within the vibrant Barking community.
Join our outstanding Psychology team in Barking from September 2025 and play a vital role in shaping the psychological understanding and future success of our students across all key stages, with a key focus on A-Level excellence!
