Teacher of Psychology
The Priory Ruskin Academy, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8ED17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
7 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Psychology
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 1.0 FTE (part time considered)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and motivated Psychology teacher to join our vibrant Humanities faculty.
This is a temporary post and would suit a newly qualified or experienced teacher. The post is temporary from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027. Psychology is a subject offered at KS4 and KS5.
The humanities departments offer a number of subjects across the school including; Geography, History, RE, PSHE, Sociology, Psychology, Law, Politics and Criminology. Several of our humanities teachers will look to teach another discipline to develop themselves professionally. An openness and willingness to do this is preferred.
There are over 60 humanities teachers in the Trust and there is a likelihood that opportunities could arise across the Trust which could be explored at the end of the contract, if desired.
What the school offers its staff
There is a unique energy at The Priory Ruskin Academy; we are forward thinking, aspirational and dynamic but with a genuine warmth and supportive culture. We are looking for passionate individuals with a desire to support and promote outstanding education to join Ruskin’s progressive and dynamic staff team.
As
a MAT our scale allows both flexibility and creativity in terms of career
development, with permanent and secondment opportunities across our academies
allowing exciting career pathways. We
are determined in our mission to improve the life chances of our students and
we are equally committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. All our
staff benefit from annual appraisals, access to CPD opportunities, our Trust
Employee Benefits Programme and excellent support from our HR team
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Priory Ruskin Academy
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1379 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Priory Ruskin Academy website
- Email address
- ceburton@prioryacademies.co.uk
Our Academy offers a vibrant and stimulating learning environment where every young person is challenged to reach their full potential. Our students are proud of their Academy, where outstanding teachers and dedicated pastoral teams ensure high standards of academic success and a sense of personal responsibility.
Our curriculum is varied and inspiring, reflecting our traditional core values coupled with a modern outlook that celebrates the creativity of our specialisms in the Arts and Sport. Our extensive extra-curricular provision further nurtures students’ talents, providing a variety of educational, sporting and cultural opportunities. Such wide ranging academic and personal experiences are extended to our successful Sixth Form, from where the majority of our students will continue to university.
A Priory Ruskin student has high expectations for their future success and “Aims High and Shows Respect” in all aspects of school life. We respect our learning. We respect and foster our talents. We respect our school and wider community. It is our mission to ensure that each student appreciates the excitement of learning, the rewards of personal challenge and the importance of helping others in order to become a true citizen of the world.
Arranging a visit to The Priory Ruskin Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ceburton@prioryacademies.co.uk.
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