Teacher of Psychology - Sixth Form Centre - Nottingham

A high-performing Sixth Form Centre in Nottingham is seeking a knowledgeable and engaging Teacher of Psychology to join its growing Social Sciences faculty. This is a fantastic opportunity to teach motivated post-16 students in a setting dedicated entirely to academic progression and university preparation.

The centre has a strong track record of A-Level success, with students regularly progressing to Russell Group universities and competitive degree pathways. Psychology is one of the most popular subjects offered, attracting large cohorts each year and consistently delivering strong outcomes.

The Role

You will teach A-Level Psychology across Year 12 and Year 13, delivering a well-structured and academically rigorous curriculum. The department follows a clear scheme of learning aligned closely to examination board requirements while encouraging independent research and critical analysis.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging A-Level Psychology lessons
• Teaching core topics such as social influence, attachment, psychopathology and research methods
• Preparing students for extended essay writing and examination success
• Providing academic mentoring and UCAS guidance
• Contributing to curriculum development within the Social Sciences faculty

Students are encouraged to engage with contemporary research, ethical debates and statistical analysis to build academic depth and critical thinking.

The Faculty

Psychology sits within a collaborative Social Sciences faculty alongside Sociology, Business and Economics. The faculty works closely to maintain high standards of assessment and moderation.

The Sixth Form Centre benefits from:

• Dedicated post-16 teaching spaces
• Quiet study areas and independent learning facilities
• Structured academic mentoring systems
• Strong exam preparation and revision programmes

Students in Nottingham are motivated, articulate and focused on academic progression.

The Centre

This Nottingham Sixth Form Centre is known for its calm, purposeful environment and strong pastoral support systems. Attendance and academic monitoring are robust, allowing teachers to focus on high-quality delivery.

Leadership prioritises:

• Academic rigour and exam preparation
• Professional trust and subject autonomy
• Ongoing CPD and subject scholarship
• Clear communication and structured routines

Staff describe the culture as ambitious, supportive and academically focused.

Who We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS and a relevant Psychology qualification
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge at A-Level
• Be confident teaching research methods and statistics
• Show enthusiasm for academic scholarship
• Be organised, reflective and student-focused

Experience teaching A-Level Psychology is essential for this role.

Why Join?

• Focus exclusively on post-16 teaching
• Motivated and academically ambitious students
• Strong Social Sciences faculty collaboration
• Clear progression and CPD opportunities
• Competitive salary within a high-performing setting

If you are a Psychology specialist looking to teach in a focused and aspirational Nottingham Sixth Form Centre, this is an outstanding opportunity.