Teacher of Psychology/Head of Psychology

Badminton School, Bristol, BS9 3BA

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  27 April 2026

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  12 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 5, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Psychology
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: TBC

Teacher of Psychology/Head of Psychology job summary

Position: Teacher of Psychology (Maternity Cover)

Location: On site, Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3BA

Hours: This a temporary, part-time position to cover maternity leave (approximately 0.8 to 0.85 FTE)

Start date: Monday 27 April

The closing date for this position will be Monday 2nd March at 8:00AM

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made; applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Psychology to support the Psychology Department on a maternity cover basis.

There is the opportunity to combine this with Head of Psychology for the right candidate.

Main responsibilities include:

• To teach Psychology in an interesting and challenging manner enabling each pupil to realise her potential

• To stimulate and foster enthusiasm for Psychology within the school

• Prepare lessons taking account of the pupils’ abilities within each teaching group/set

• Participate in the development of appropriate specifications, materials and schemes of work

To be considered for this position, we are looking for the following:

• Applicants must have appropriate academic qualifications for the role, which for most teaching posts means a good degree in the subject

• Applicants should have qualified teacher status

• Experience of working with young people in some capacity

• Successful applicants should demonstrate a clear understanding of their subject and have an ability to employ a range of effective teaching styles and assessment methods

For full details of the essential criteria, please see the person specification in the candidate brochure.

What We Offer:

• Additional benefits: free lunch, free onsite parking, use of the school gym and heated swimming pool (at designated times)

• Pension scheme membership (including life cover)

Applicants should be aware that all email communication with HR will be sent via E-teach. We recommend that you check your emails and E-teach account regularly.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Badminton School

• School type: Independent school, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 516 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Badminton School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/badminton-school

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