Teacher of KS4 and 5 Psychology
Bramcote College, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3GA13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
30 November 2026
Closing date
12 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
29 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Psychology
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPR - UPR 0.2 – 1 Day a week
Teacher of KS4 and 5 Psychology job summary
We are looking for a specialist Psychology teacher to join our secondary school and 6th form team one day a week, teaching across Key Stages 4 and 5. The successful candidate will be passionate about Psychology and committed to delivering engaging, challenging and well-structured lessons that develop students’ knowledge, understanding and analytical skills in preparation for Edexcel examinations.
About the role:
Teaching Psychology at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, following the Edexcel specification
Delivering engaging and rigorous lessons that develop students’ knowledge, understanding and application of psychological concepts
Teaching key areas of the specification, including Biological Psychology, Research Methods, Psychological Issues and Social Psychology, alongside other core topics across the Edexcel courses
Developing students’ ability to apply psychological theories and research to a range of contexts and examination questions
Supporting students to develop strong research methods, analytical, evaluative and extended-writing skills
Preparing students effectively for GCSE and A Level examinations, with a strong focus on assessment, progress and exam technique
Contributing positively to the wider Psychology department and the continued development of the subject and students future prospects
QTS is required, alongside experience of teaching Psychology at KS4 and/or KS5
Bramcote College is a friendly, inclusive and multicultural place to work and study. We secured a well-deserved Good judgement in February 2024, and achievement is on a secure upward trend. Our students are well-behaved and motivated. “Classrooms are calm and orderly. Around school, pupils are polite and respectful” - Ofsted 2024. We have excellent support from parents and the community, and a talented and positive staff team. We are ambitious for every student and provide high-quality pastoral care and support, as well as outstanding enrichment opportunities for our students and the local community. We are committed to excellent professional development for all. Continued school improvement is supported by membership of The White Hills Park Trust. A new school will be built over the next two years, with anticipated completion Easter 2028.
"There are high aspirations for all pupils at Bramcote College. The school’s motto encourages pupils to ‘Work hard, Be well, Do well.' Pupils are happy and appreciate the opportunities that the school gives them." Ofsted 2024.
Additional Information about our School and Trust can be found at https://bramcote.college
White Hills Park Trust comprises nine successful schools across Nottinghamshire, six primary, two secondary (one including a sixth form) and one special school. It’s an exciting time as the Trust is embarking on a period of steady growth with further schools joining us soon. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and career aspirations of our staff team.
Our partnership of schools is united by shared ethos and values, working in deep collaboration to give all our children the best possible start in life. Our mission is to provide the very best opportunities and outcomes for young people. Our staff work closely together to deliver high quality teaching and learning, share good practice, pool resources and participate in joint projects for the benefit of pupils.
Further information about the Trust can be found at About Us (whptrust.org)
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Head of Department Emma Seals - Emma.Seals@WHPTrust.org
Applications for the post must be submitted by 9am on Monday 12 October 2026 via our online application form, which can be found at Careers | The White Hills Park Trust or by clicking the ‘apply now’ link.
Interviews to be held Friday 16 October 2026
White Hills Park Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is a Pathfinder for the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education and expects all leaders to embody these values in their daily work.
All posts are subject to safeguarding responsibilities (relevant to the role), including the duty to protect and promote the welfare of children and young people, and to adhere to the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. References will be called prior to interview and online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).
Claire Shaw
CEO
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Bramcote College
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 816 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- Website
- Bramcote College website
Bramcote College is a friendly, inclusive and multicultural place to work and study. We secured a well-deserved Good judgement in February 2024, and achievement is on a secure upward trend. Our students are well-behaved and motivated. “Classrooms are calm and orderly. Around school, pupils are polite and respectful” – Ofsted 2024 We have excellent support from parents and the community, and a talented and positive staff team. We are ambitious for every student and provide high-quality pastoral care and support, as well as outstanding enrichment opportunities for our students and the local community. We are committed to excellent professional development for all. Continued school improvement is supported by membership of White Hills Park Trust. A new £35 million school will be built over the next two years, ready for use in 2027.
"There are high aspirations for all pupils at Bramcote College. The school’s motto encourages pupils to ‘Work hard, Be well, Do well.' Pupils are happy and appreciate the opportunities that the school gives them." Ofsted 2024.
Additional Information about our School and Trust can be found at https://bramcote.college
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