Teacher of Psychology (MAT COVER)

Orion Coopers, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5PS

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Social sciences
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £39,196.00 - £58,120.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Scale 1 (MPS1) - Upper Pay Scale 3 (UPS3)) (FTE Salary £39,196 - £58,120 per annum) Dependent on experience

Teacher of Psychology (MAT COVER) job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Social Sciences to join our successful team on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. The successful candidate will primarily teach Psychology and Sociology, delivering engaging and challenging lessons that inspire students to fulfil their potential and achieve excellent outcomes.

Working within a supportive and ambitious department, you will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality learning experiences, monitoring student progress, and fostering a positive classroom environment where all students can thrive. You will share our high expectations of behaviour, achievement and aspiration, and be committed to providing an inclusive education that supports every learner to succeed.

As part of Orion Coopers and Orion Education, you will benefit from a collaborative culture, exceptional professional development opportunities, instructional coaching, and access to Trust-wide networks that support continuous growth and career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate teacher who is committed to delivering outstanding education and making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people.

Disclaimer

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable field of candidates be identified prior to the advertised closing date. We may also amend the recruitment timetable, interview arrangements, or withdraw the vacancy at any stage of the recruitment process. Early application is therefore encouraged.

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 Orion Coopers

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1339 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Orion Coopers website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/coopers-school

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