Psychology Teacher
John Mason School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1JB7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
November 2026 (with possible earlier start upon request)
Closing date
13 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
6 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Psychology
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Psychology Teacher job summary
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teacher of Psychology to join our successful sixth form and secondary team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.
The successful candidate will teach Psychology at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging, high-quality lessons that inspire curiosity, critical thinking and academic excellence. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ambitious early career teacher with the appropriate subject knowledge, we would welcome your application.
Over recent years we have been adding to our offer as a faculty, which now includes Psychology and Business at both A level and GCSE, Sociology A level, Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology and Level 2 Health and Social Care. A TLR for responsibility of the Social Science faculty is also available for the right candidate to express interest in.
The ideal candidate will be:
Passionate about their subject(s); able to inspire students and help them to understand the real-world relevance of the social sciences.
Committed to supporting students to achieve their goals, particularly our growing and diverse sixth form.
Willing to contribute to a small but growing team with an increased range of subjects on offer.
Interested in contributing to our key development goals: closing the gaps through high-quality literacy teaching, inclusive teaching practices and diversity throughout our curriculum.
In exchange, we offer you:
The chance to join a friendly, supportive and reflective team
Strong opportunities for ongoing professional development; through our Trust’s comprehensive programme of professional development and generous financial support for external opportunities (e.g. MSc)
The chance to work for a school where staff wellbeing and workload considerations are at the heart of decision-making.
A highly inclusive approach to flexible working: speak to us about part-time or other needs.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Abingdon Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check. The Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, di-versity and inclusion and welcomes applications from less well-represented groups in the school and Trust. Posts in regulated activity are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and all shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose information about their previous criminal convic-tions. All staff are expected to promote fundamental British values.
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View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About John Mason School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 927 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
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- School website
- John Mason School website
John Mason School is part of the Abingdon Learning Trust and is fully committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all its students and staff.
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