Lead Teacher of A Level Psychology

Harris Academy Wimbledon, London, SW19 2JY

12 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 5
• Subject: Psychology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £45,344 - £67,523
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS (Inner London) depending on experience + £1,500 Harris Allowance + TLR
• Additional allowances:

  Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Harris Benefits

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an exceptional and ambitious teacher to lead A Level Psychology within our thriving and rapidly growing sixth form, HAWI6. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and knowledgeable educator to play a key role in shaping and delivering a high-quality post-16 experience, inspiring students to achieve outstanding outcomes and progress to ambitious destinations.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong subject knowledge in Psychology and a clear commitment to academic excellence. They will have the ability to design and deliver an engaging and rigorous curriculum, foster intellectual curiosity, and support students in developing as independent, resilient learners. As Lead Teacher, they will take responsibility for the quality of teaching and learning in Psychology, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistently high standards and strong student outcomes.

Our sixth form is at an exciting stage of development. Now in the ninth year of our journey as a school, we celebrated our first A Level results last year with exceptional success. Our students secured progression to leading universities including Cambridge, Durham and Exeter, alongside other Russell Group institutions and prestigious art colleges. For many, they are the first in their families to access higher education, making these achievements particularly meaningful.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A good honours degree in Psychology or a closely related subject
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Successful experience teaching Psychology at Key Stage 5 (A Level)
• Proven track record of securing strong student outcomes at A Level
• Experience of planning and delivering engaging and differentiated lessons
• Experience of assessing, tracking and using data to improve student progress

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

What the school offers its staff

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Flexible working opportunities

Harris Federation is committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.

Our approach to flexibility includes a range of solutions, from tailored working hours to part-time arrangements, where appropriate, ensuring that we maintain our high standards of education while supporting the wellbeing of our staff. Whether you are a classroom teacher, support staffor part of our senior leadership team, we work together to find solutions that align with both the operational needs of the academy and your professional development.

Harris Federation and our academies are dedicated to creating an inclusive and collaborative environment, where every member of staff can thrive and feel valued in their role.

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.

As Lead Teacher of A Level Psychology, you will provide strategic leadership for the subject, ensuring high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes. You will be responsible for the design, implementation and evaluation of schemes of work, raising attainment, and ensuring outstanding delivery of A Level Psychology.

You will deliver an engaging, broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum while monitoring and supporting the progress and development of all students. You will play a key role in driving academic standards and supporting students to achieve their full potential.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Lead Teacher of A-Level Psychology Job Pack - Apr 2026.pdf - 484 KB (opens in new tab)

About Harris Academy Wimbledon

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1045 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Harris Academy Wimbledon website
• Email address: careers@harrisfederation.org.uk
• Phone number: 020 3962 4300
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harris-academy-wimbledon

We are an ‘Outstanding' (Ofsted 2023) secondary academy, established in 2018 to provide an excellent education for children in Wimbledon. With our new Sixth Form opening this year, we will soon have a full cohort of students aged 11-18.

Two years after opening, we moved into our brand-new building which is modern, bright and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities in every area of the curriculum. We are oversubscribed and fortunate to have an amazing level of support from the community with waiting lists for entry into every year group of our academy.

Harris Academy Wimbledon promotes high levels of academic achievement across the curriculum, encourages participation in extra-curricular opportunities and empowers students to make decisions wisely. The curriculum is rich, diverse and personalised ensuring every student achieves his or her true potential. Academic success goes hand-in hand with a rich variety of enrichment and extra-curricular activities; these help foster a spirit of aspiration, resilience and joy in learning.

Professional learning is at the heart of the academy, supporting all staff in their development. The academy has a growth mindset approach where industry and commitment are seen as cultural virtues. Development of resilience, self esteem, managing risks/consequences and the ability to work effectively together all form a key part of the pastoral provision.

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