Social Sciences Teacher - Psychology
Richmond Park Academy, London, SW14 8RG7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
23 May 2025 at 3:31pm
Date listed
9 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £36413 - £48532 per annum
Social Sciences Teacher - Psychology job summary
Salary: Main Pay range + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Fixed Term (August 2026)
Start date: September 2025
Richmond Park School is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Teacher of Psychology to join our thriving Social Sciences department from September 2025.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school that values innovation, academic rigour, and student well-being. You will be responsible for delivering engaging and inspiring Psychology lessons at Key Stage 4 and 5, with the potential to contribute to related subjects and enrichment activities.
We are looking for someone who:
* Is passionate about Psychology and committed to academic excellence.
* Has experience teaching A Level Psychology (or equivalent) with strong subject knowledge.
* Inspires and motivates students of all abilities.
* Is reflective, collaborative, and eager to contribute to a vibrant school community.
* Holds qualified teacher status (QTS or working towards).
Working at Richmond Park Academy
Richmond Park Academy is located in East Sheen, close to Richmond Park, with easy access to Richmond, Kingston, and the West End, all within a 15 to 30-minute journey. The Academy offers excellent benefits to colleagues, including:
* Staff Flexi Time: One designated morning or afternoon each week to work from home.
* Two-Week October Half-Term: A generous break to recharge.
* ChromeBook Provided: Access to a ChromeBook for efficient teaching and planning.
* No Duties: Focus purely on teaching without additional duties.
* CPD Twice Weekly: Ongoing professional development with two sessions per week.
* Six Wellbeing Mornings: Dedicated mornings each year to prioritise staff well-being.
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
* Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
* Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
The role is due to commence September 2025. This is a fixed term (August 2026), full time position.
Closing date: 18 May 2025
Interview date: w/b 19 May 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Commitment to safeguarding
Trust-wide Safeguarding Policies and Guidance
https://sites.google.com/aetinet.org/academies-enterprise-trust/education/safeguarding
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Richmond Park Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1011 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Richmond Park Academy website
Richmond Park Academy is on an exciting journey and is absolutely determined to become a remarkable school. We do not just wish to be an outstanding school in every respect but one of the most outstanding schools in the entire country. We have unashamedly high aspirations for the students in our care both pastorally and academically. We have no doubt that every child who joins us will have every opportunity to reach their full potential and leave us exceptionally well-placed for a happy and successful future.
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