Teacher of Psychology

The Aylesbury Vale Academy, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0WS

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 or earlier if possible

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Psychology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS to UPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS to UPS

Teacher of Psychology job summary

Psychology is a thriving and successful subject within our sixth form. As a single-person department, you will have the opportunity to lead and shape the provision of Psychology across Years 12 and 13, teaching the AQA A Level Psychology specification. The subject enjoys a strong reputation within the academy, with outcomes consistently among the highest-performing A Level subjects.

Psychology offers a broad, challenging and engaging curriculum that encourages students to develop a deep understanding of human behaviour and the scientific processes used to investigate it. Students explore a wide range of topics, including social influence, memory, attachment, psychopathology, biopsychology, research methods and contemporary debates within the subject. The curriculum is carefully sequenced to build students’ knowledge and analytical skills over time, while providing regular opportunities for retrieval practice, application of knowledge and critical evaluation.

We are committed to enriching the student experience through innovative teaching approaches and opportunities beyond the classroom, helping students to develop both academically and personally. As a department, we are continually reviewing and developing our curriculum and resources to ensure they remain relevant, engaging and reflective of developments within the discipline. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute to this ongoing development, bringing new ideas and approaches that inspire curiosity and a passion for Psychology. With consistently strong outcomes and high levels of student engagement, Psychology is a valued and successful subject that continues to grow within our sixth form provision.

Visiting the school prior to submission of an application is warmly encouraged.

Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children will be reflected throughout the recruitment process and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and an online screening check.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children will be reflected throughout the recruitment process and the successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and an online screening check.

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 The Aylesbury Vale Academy

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 3 to 19
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1831 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Aylesbury Vale Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-aylesbury-vale-academy

Thank you for expressing your interest in the post of Teacher of IT. This is a school where we aim to go beyond the expected to ensure that students' life chances are enhanced.

We are proud of our non-selective, fully inclusive status and believe that children and young people, regardless of their background, ability or circumstances can thrive and succeed here. That is why we place respect, aspiration and resilience at the heart of everything we do.

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