Teacher of Psychology

Teacher of Psychology A Level

We are looking for a well-qualified, enthusiastic part time teacher of A Level Psychology for September 2026. FTE is in the range of 0.37 – 0.46.

Camden School for Girls is a highly successful and oversubscribed inner London comprehensive secondary school. We have a warm, welcoming and supportive ethos and aspire to excellence in all areas of the school provision. The school was founded in 1871 by Frances Mary Buss and has a long-standing history of ambition and excellence. We have been identified five times by government ministers as one of the top 100 schools in the country. We have a strong sense of community and we foster an environment where everyone feels valued.

Psychology is a popular A level option at Camden School for Girls. There are currently two classes in Year 12 and two in Year 13 and we follow the AQA syllabus.

Psychology is within and line-managed by the Science Department.

Job description

The following duties and responsibilities of all teaching members of the Psychology team are in addition to the standard scale job descriptions for all teachers at Camden School for Girls:

• Teaching AQA A level Psychology to students in Years 12 and 13

• Planning and preparing courses and lessons, including contributing to the work of the team by writing, reviewing and updating schemes of work

• Planning and preparing assessments and revision materials for particular modules or topics

• Taking responsibility for the resources for particular modules or topics

• Taking responsibility for students' health and safety in your lessons in line with school Health and Safety Policy

• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of students in line with the school's assessment policy

• Working as part of a team

Our Criteria for selection will be evidence of:

• Good honours graduate with a qualification to teach Psychology at A Level

• Successful experience of teaching Psychology in a comprehensive School, which could include teaching practice

• Evidence of further study or training (not required for NQTs)

• An understanding of current curriculum issues in Psychology education

• The ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing

• Sympathy with the aims and ethos of the school

• An understanding of, and a commitment to carrying out, equal opportunities policies

• A commitment to participate in extra-curricular activities

Salary Range & FTE

MPS/UPS FTE 0.37 – 0.46

Application Deadline: 17 March 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 24 March 2026