Teacher of Psychology
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2NL12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
28 April 2026
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Subject
- Psychology
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (FTE) The full time amount will be prorated to 0.5 - 0.7 FTE. School Teachers Terms & Conditions pay range, dependent upon experience
Teacher of Psychology job summary
As a subject that is popular and well-respected by the students, it is important that psychology education lives up to its relevant, interactive and challenging nature. The person appointed will be expected to maintain high standards of teaching and learning across the psychology curriculum and to support the school ethos in its desire for every student to develop their potential to the full and flourish as an individual. The ideal candidate will be a self-assured teacher, who has a willingness to try new things and can demonstrate enthusiasm for psychology. We seek to appoint a candidate with excellent subject knowledge and a genuine passion for developing psychology, who will relate well to students and deliver lessons in a manner which will encourage enthusiasm for the discipline. The ability to teach KS3 science would be an advantage and could make this a full-time post, if desired, for an appropriately qualified candidate.
The Psychology Department comprises one full-time teacher and two part-time teachers. The department is located in the Sixth Form Centre, which is close to the main school site. The department has built up excellent resources and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to these. The psychology department consistently achieve outstanding outcomes, with 36% of students achieving A*grades in 2025, 72% A*-A grades, 90% A*-B grades and 98% A*-C grades. The department also offer enrichment opportunities, which provide students with the opportunity to pursue their interests and learn more about psychology beyond the specification. Every year a significant number of students go on to study psychology and psychology-related subjects at university.
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Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities and accountabilities.
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out and references will be sought for shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
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Commitment to safeguarding
Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out and references will be sought for shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
Applying for the job
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View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1384 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Altrincham Grammar School for Girls website
The Bright Futures Educational Trust (BFET) is a partnership of schools based in the North West. The Trust’s vision is the best for everyone, the best from everyone. Our values of community, passion and integrity are at the heart of everything we do.
There are currently twelve schools within the Trust. BFET is committed to providing all staff with the training and support they need to be the best in their profession. Benefits include: working cross-phase, knowledge exchange between our schools and the opportunity to work with some of the most inspiring colleagues in their profession.
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (AGGS) was in the first cohort of schools to be designated a National Teaching School in 2011. AGGS is the lead school in the “Alliance for Learning”. Our teaching school alliance comprises schools of every type and phase, plus universities, throughout a wide geographical area. The impact of teaching school activities is felt within the Trust and far beyond. We have a reputation for excellence regionally and nationally, of which we are very proud. The successful candidates must be willing to engage in the school’s commitment to developing AGGS as a centre of excellence for teaching and learning.
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