Teacher of Psychology
Hazel Grove High School, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 5JX13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
22 September 2025 at 9am
Date listed
9 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
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
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS: £31,650 - £49,084
Teacher of Psychology job summary
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” - Carl Rogers
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Psychology to join our thriving department, on a Fixed-Term basis (We are open to flexible/part time working for this position). The successful candidate will have a strong academic background in Psychology and a passion for inspiring students to explore human behaviour, mental processes, and psychological research methods. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated educator to contribute to an engaging and supportive learning environment, helping students develop both critical thinking and analytical skills. Whether you’re an Early Career Teacher or an experienced Teacher, we welcome all individuals who are committed to delivering high-quality, engaging Psychology lessons that foster curiosity and academic success.
A-Level Psychology introduces students to the fascinating world of human thought, emotion, and behaviour through a scientific lens. It is a popular and engaging subject that combines elements of science, maths, and social studies, making it ideal for students with curious, analytical minds. At Hazel Grove Sixth Form, our A-Level Psychology curriculum offers a comprehensive introduction to key areas of psychological study. Students begin by exploring topics such as Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, and Psychopathology, building a strong foundation in understanding human behaviour. As the course progresses, learners delve into Psychology in context, gaining insight into major psychological approaches, Biopsychology, and essential research methods used in the field. The curriculum also encourages critical thinking through the exploration of key issues and debates in psychology — including discussions around nature vs nurture, free will vs determinism, and the wider implications of psychological theory in society.
For further details on the role, including key skills and experience required, please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached below.
To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. The Laurus Trust recognises the importance of employees' work/life balance. A better work-life balance can increase staff motivation, reduce employee stress, improve performance and productivity and make employment more accessible for more people. Where it is possible and practical, we will accommodate flexible arrangements from day 1, which may involve job sharing, part-time working, bespoke timetabling or a nine-day fortnight.
If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our students by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.
Please note a full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.
Closing Date: Monday 22nd September at 9am.
We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.
Interview Date: Friday 26th September.
Disability Confident Employer
We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Laurus Trust is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage applications from all individuals regardless of individual background or circumstance.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we strongly encourage applications from all persons with a known disability, and we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants, that meet the minimum criteria for a role, will be offered an interview and given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills.
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 Hazel Grove High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1435 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- Hazel Grove High School website
In September 2019 Hazel Grove High School joined the Laurus Trust, which is underpinned by the shared vision...“For everyone, regardless of background or circumstance, to be inspired, to thrive in all environments, to recognise what it takes to succeed, to set aspirational goals and to work hard to achieve them.” We currently have 1372 students on roll. In addition, we will be opening our redeveloped Academic Sixth Form in September 2023.
In our recent ‘Good’ Ofsted inspection in January 2022, Hazel Grove was classified as Outstanding in the areas of Leadership and Management; Personal Development and also in our Sixth Form provision with inspectors noting that staff “are highly positive about what leaders do to support them”.
We were so proud of our students who achieved truly impressive GCSE results in 2022, resulting in the best attainment and progress our school has ever seen. We had a progress 8 score of 0.40 which shows that student outcomes were outstanding. Year 11 students achieving 9-4 was 73%. In our first year of entering Year 9 students for GCSE Languages, 73% of students achieved a pass at Grade 5 and above with nearly 30% at the top Grades of 7-9.
Hazel Grove is very much a part of the wider community and the partnership between students, staff and parents/carers is vital to the continued success of the school. We endeavour to provide students with the best possible opportunities to succeed and develop a love of learning that will last and that will support them as they take their next steps in life. Our hardworking and dedicated staff always have our students’ best interests at heart and challenge them to achieve their goals.
We set aspirational targets for all students and provide the curriculum, support and the structure needed to achieve them. This is essential to ensure that our students feel safe, confident and challenged. We have high expectations of all members of our school community and we provide opportunities for students to engage with the wider life of the school and, importantly, to develop the qualities, attitudes and habits which will allow them to flourish. At Hazel Grove High School, we place the professional development of staff at the very core of what we do. Our teachers know our students as individuals but they are also passionate and knowledgeable about their subjects. We all consider ourselves to be lifelong learners.
Providing high quality learning opportunities – and removing any barriers – is at the centre of what we want to achieve for our students and we remain committed to ensuring all our students can get the very best out of their time at Hazel Grove High School.
If you want to work in a highly ambitious and successful school and believe you have the vision and commitment to join our team, then we would love to hear from you.
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