Teacher of Psychology
Countesthorpe Academy, Countesthorpe, LE8 5PR13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
15 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Psychology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- MPS or UPS (Potential of Sixth form TLR)
Teacher of Psychology job summary
Teacher of Psychology (potential of Sixth Form related TLR for the right candidate)
Required from January 2027
Main Pay Scale or Upper Pay Spine
Permanent
Full-time
The Headteacher and Governing Body wish to appoint a Teacher of Psychology. There is the possibility of additional responsibilities for the right candidate, dependent upon background and experience, to be discussed at interview.
Countesthorpe Academy is a popular and expanding 11-19 school, within the LiFE Multi- Academy Trust, which is increasingly the school of choice for parents in the area. We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teacher of Psychology. The successful candidate will have a real passion for their subject and the ability to translate this for the students in their care. You will have the desire to ensure that our core values of ‘being the best you can be’ is fulfilled.
We have high expectations of all our staff, which makes our faculty an exciting and progressive environment in which to work. The team is forward thinking and extremely supportive of each other, working collaboratively to secure high standards of teaching and learning. We are passionate in our goal of ensuring that our students get every opportunity to be the best they can possibly be.
Closing Date
The closing date for completed applications is midday, Thursday 15th October 2026, with interviews taking on Tuesday 27th October 2026.
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if suitable candidates are found.
Job Role:
We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teacher of Psychology. The successful candidate will have a real passion for teaching and the ability to translate this for the students in their care. You will have the desire to ensure that our core value of ‘being the best you can be’ is fulfilled. You should have energy and enthusiasm and enjoy working supportively with young people as both a subject teacher and a PREP leader. Teaching is a challenging job and the person appointed will need to be committed, creative, dynamic and willing to work hard to raise aspirations. We will need you to have stamina and a sense of humour. We wish to appoint a teacher who can successfully employ a range of teaching strategies to maximise the potential of our students. There is the potential for a TLR with these responsibilities being specific to supporting the Sixth Form for the right candidate.
The successful applicant will join the Cultural Faculty at Countesthorpe Academy which has strong and committed team of teachers. There will be a range of developmental opportunities to enhance professional skills. The Academy is a welcoming and friendly place to work.
The post would suit a main scale teacher seeking some additional leadership responsibility .
Application forms and further details can be downloaded from Eteach.
Completed application forms should be submitted via ETeach. An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process and the outline of the day.
If you have any queries on any aspect of the application or need additional information, please contact the school or send an email via ETeach, where we will be happy to help you.
We encourage potential candidates to arrange a site visit and to find out more about the role, prior to applying.
Thank you, and we are really looking forward to hearing from you.
Countesthorpe Academy
Mrs Aitcheson, Headteacher
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Countesthorpe Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1149 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Countesthorpe Academy is a popular and expanding 11-19 school, within the LiFE Multi-Academy Trust, which is increasingly the school of choice for parents in the area.
We have high expectations of all our staff, which makes our faculty an exciting and progressive environment in which to work. The team is forward thinking and extremely supportive of each other,working collaboratively to secure high standards of teaching and learning. We are passionate in our
goal of ensuring that our students get every opportunity to be the best they can possibly be.
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