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Full-Time Teacher of Psychology Required - Outstanding Hackney School (September 2025 Start - Key Stage 5 Essential)
Our Outstanding school in the vibrant and diverse borough of Hackney, London, seeks a dedicated and experienced Full-Time Teacher of Psychology to join our thriving Social Sciences department and make a real difference to the psychological understanding and analytical skills of our students across Key Stage 4 and, crucially, Key Stage 5, commencing in September 2025.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Planning, preparing, and delivering engaging and effective Psychology lessons that cater to the diverse learning needs of our students at both GCSE and A-Level, reflecting the social and cultural context of Hackney.
- Fostering students' understanding of key psychological theories, concepts, and research methods, with a strong emphasis on the demands of the A-Level specification.
- Encouraging critical thinking, analysis, and evaluation of psychological studies and real-world applications.
- Assessing and tracking student progress in Psychology across both key stages, providing constructive feedback, and implementing effective intervention strategies, particularly for A-Level students.
- Contributing to the development, implementation, and review of the Psychology curriculum at both GCSE and A-Level, ensuring alignment with examination specifications.
- Utilizing and contributing to the development of high-quality Psychology resources, including contemporary research and case studies relevant to the diverse student population of Hackney.
- Contributing to extracurricular activities that promote psychological awareness and debate within the school community.
- Collaborating effectively with colleagues within the Social Sciences 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 theory and research, with a focus on A-Level pedagogy and assessment.
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- A degree in Psychology or a closely related field.
- Successful experience teaching Psychology at GCSE and, crucially, A-Level.
- A strong and up-to-date understanding of the A-Level Psychology curriculum and relevant examination specifications.
- Excellent pedagogical skills and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners, particularly the academic rigor required at Key Stage 5.
- A passion for Psychology and the ability to inspire students and foster their critical understanding of the human mind.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- A commitment to the safeguarding and well-being of students and the promotion of psychological literacy and critical thinking within the Hackney community.
Join our outstanding Social Sciences team in Hackney from September 2025 and play a vital role in shaping the psychological understanding of our students, with a key focus on A-Level success!
