13 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    12 March 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    27 February 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 5

Subject

Psychology

Working pattern

Part time: 0.6 - 0.8 FTE

Contract type

Fixed term - Approx. 6 months - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and talented Teacher of Psychology to join a hardworking and forward-looking department. The successful candidate must have the ability to teach psychology at KS5.

You must have a strong commitment to teaching across the full ability range, and have a keen interest in developing the new key stage programmes of study to make psychology accessible and engaging for all.

If you have the drive and enthusiasm to inspire and encourage young people with your teaching, you are warmly invited to apply.

What the school offers its staff

We are on a journey that is revolutionising the student experience, both departmentally and whole school. The fabric of our school is based on continuous improvement and commitment to progression.

Our improvement strategy is not based on annual trends. We are striving to achieve lasting change in staff and students so that outcomes are predictably excellent and that all of our students leave with true skills for life.

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 school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an online search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available online.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Lawnswood Recruitment Brochure - Teacher of Psychology (maternity cover).pdf - 482 KB (opens in new tab)

About Lawnswood School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1396 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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School website
Lawnswood School website
Email address
hr@elawnswood.co.uk
Phone number
0113 284 4020
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Again, rated a 'Good' school by Ofsted in September 2023, Lawnswood School is set in North Leeds and has a wide catchment area and a diverse intake of students from cultural backgrounds and socio-economic groups.
Under stable leadership and a supportive and inspiring leadership team, Lawnswood School offers opportunities for professional challenge and personal development.

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