Lead Teacher of Psychology

Lead Teacher of Psychology
KS5 (with science teaching at KS3)
Part-time (minimum 3 days)
Biggin Hill, Kent
Start Date: September 2026
Maternity Cover contract
MPS TLR2AA successful and well-regarded secondary school in Kent is seeking to appoint a confident and enthusiastic Lead Teacher of Psychology to join their school on a part-time basis from September 2026 on a maternity cover contract.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Psychology Teacher to lead a popular and thriving A Level subject within a supportive and ambitious school environment.

The role

In this role you will lead Psychology at A Level, teaching the AQA specification, and will also contribute to the wider Science curriculum, teaching Science to at least Key Stage 3.

Psychology is a highly popular subject within the Sixth Form and the successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the strong outcomes and high standards already established within the department.

This role sits within the school’s Science Faculty which boasts an established and highly supportive team. Staff benefit from excellent departmental support, including an experienced team of technicians and faculty leadership committed to professional development and curriculum innovation.

This is a part-time (at least 3 days) position and carries a TLR2A allowance in recognition of the leadership responsibility for Psychology. This is a maternity cover post which will cease when the member of staff returns from maternity leave.

The school is looking for a candidate who:

Is a qualified teacher of Psychology and Science
Has experience teaching Psychology at A Level
Is an engaging and effective classroom practitioner
Can inspire students through a passion for their subject
Has high expectations for achievement and behaviour
Works collaboratively and communicates effectively
Is committed to delivering excellent outcomes for all studentsSchoolThis inclusive and ambitious secondary school with sixth form is graded “Good” by Ofsted and is recognised for its strong ethos of academic rigour, high expectations and well-disciplined learning. School leaders are committed to ensuring that every student is supported to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. Alongside strong academic outcomes, the school places significant value on enrichment and wider achievement across areas including Sport, Music, Drama, Performance Arts and the Creative Arts.

As part of a wider academy trust, the school offers a comprehensive induction programme, excellent professional development opportunities and a welcoming staff culture.

Based in a rural location, the school benefits from:

Excellent facilities, including an on-site leisure centre
A pleasant rural setting
A supportive and collaborative teaching environment
A strong commitment to staff development and wellbeingThis role would suit an ambitious and dedicated teacher looking to take on a rewarding leadership opportunity within a highly supportive school community on a fixed-term maternity cover basis.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients