Head of Psychology

The Cottesloe School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0NY

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April or September 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  27 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Psychology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS - UPS plus TLR 2A

Head of Psychology job summary

This is a truly exciting time to become part of our journey. The Cottesloe School is a rapidly growing, oversubscribed 11-19 secondary school, fresh from a £3 million expansion and the launch of our state-of-the-art million pound 3G pitch in September 2025!

The successful candidate will:

• Possess the requisite knowledge and pedagogical skill to effectively teach Psychology at both Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5.
• Take full responsibility for the leadership of the subject as a ‘department of one’, including curriculum design, resource management, and the monitoring of student progress.
• Be a passionate advocate for Psychology, fostering a love for the social sciences across the school
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of student success.

In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to work in a Good and improving school that prioritises the wellbeing of both staff and students.
• Excellent career development opportunities within a culture of trust, where all contributions are recognised and respected.
• The chance to teach courteous students who are engaged and eager to learn, demonstrating a high degree of respect for others.
• A friendly and supportive working atmosphere with a skilled senior leadership team committed to mutual support and challenge.
• The freedom to teach creative lessons in a school with a proven track record for professional development.
• The opportunity to participate in or organise enriching curriculum-linked school trips.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Whether you are an experienced Head of Department or a highly capable teacher looking for your first leadership post, we welcome applications from professionals committed to excellence and student achievement.

• We are committed to safeguarding children and are an equal opportunities employer.
• References will be sought prior to interview.
• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Please contact Alan Youngs (Assistant Headteacher Sixth Form) if you would like to discuss this role further or visit the school ayoungs@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk

The deadline for completed applications is 9.00am on Monday 23 February 2026 with interviews taking place on Thursday 26 February.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Cottesloe School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. and all staff, volunteers and governors are expected to share this commitment, to follow the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures and to behave appropriately towards children and young people at all times both in work and in their personal lives.

Offers of employment will be subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory teacher status, qualification, online searches, health and reference checks as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy. The school has a policy of renewing all DBS checks every five years.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Cottesloe School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1141 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Cottesloe School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-cottesloe-school

While our postal address is Leighton Buzzard, and our postcode is LU, our school is actually situated in the picturesque rural village of Wing, in Buckinghamshire. Situated close to the border with Bedfordshire, we offer a vibrant and inspiring learning environment in a peaceful setting.

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