Psychology Teacher (part time)
Howell's School, Llandaff
Starting September 2026
Permanent contract, teaching commitment 0.25 FTE
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The Role:
We are looking for a qualified teacher with experience delivering Psychology at A Level. The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate high standards of preparation, organisation and marking in the teaching of curious, well-motivated students in Psychology.
It is important that the candidate is prepared to accompany educational visits, including international and residential if required, and assist with support sessions and clubs. Enthusiasm and competence in the subject should be evidenced by a lively and engaging teaching style and active participation in the extra-curricular activities of the department. The teaching commitment will be 0.25.
Skills, qualifications & experience should include:
• A well-qualified graduate with QTS or equivalent experience.
• Successful experience teaching Psychology at A level, with a track record of consistently enabling learners to achieve high standards.
• A proven track record of academic success in the subject area.
• Able to demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills and a commitment to creating a positive culture of student welfare, by taking an active role in pastoral care matters.
• A proactive and innovative approach to teaching, including knowledge of the latest developments within the profession.
• A supportive and inclusive approach regarding different cultures, backgrounds, abilities and personal choices.
About the Department
The Psychology Department is a well-established and thriving part of the school community. We follow the WJEC examination board at A-level and our classes are made up of curious, articulate and enthusiastic students. The cohort varies from year to year, but we are a popular subject and we currently have 13 studying the subject in Year 12 with an expectation of approximately 24 students joining us in September. The success rate at A Level is excellent. As a department, we are passionate about inspiring a deep understanding of the human mind, while actively engaging students in super curricular activities, such as local and national competitions, in order to enrich and extend their learning beyond the classroom.
About the School
Howell’s School, Llandaff, is one of the oldest girls’ school in Wales, having opened in August 1860. Since then, it has steadily expanded, both in terms of student numbers and physical size. The school now caters for girls from the age of 3 to 16 and girls and boys 16-18. Since 1980 it has been a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust, the largest organisation of independent schools in the UK. Its 25 member schools all have a reputation for consistently high academic standards, superb pastoral support and enviable co-curricular programmes.
The facilities inside the Victorian building and its more modern extensions are first-class and the opportunities for extracurricular activities, teamwork and confidence-building numerous. Academically, the school provides great added value, with results at both GCSE and A Level regularly greatly exceeding expectations.
Benefits:
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous flexible private pension scheme
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
The closing date for application is 12pm on Monday 15th June, with interviews to be held shortly afterwards.