Psychology Teacher Role – Outstanding School inBuckingham

Start Date: January 2026 Location: Buckingham, Buckinghamshire About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Psychology Teacher to join an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ mixed, non-faith secondary school in Buckingham. The successful candidate will teach Psychology across KS4 and KS5, delivering an engaging curriculum that develops students’ understanding of human behaviour, critical thinking, and research skills. This is an excellent chance to contribute to a forward-thinking department that consistently achieves excellent results and inspires a genuine love of learning. Key Responsibilities Deliver engaging and high-quality Psychology lessons across KS4 and KS5 Motivate and inspire students to develop analytical, evaluative, and research skills Track and assess student progress, providing clear feedback and targeted support Contribute to the development of an innovative and challenging Psychology curriculum Support enrichment activities, including Psychology clubs, university links, and study visits Maintain high expectations of student achievement and behaviour About the School This Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ mixed, non-faith academy has approximately 1,350 students on roll, including a vibrant sixth form of around 300 students. The school has a strong academic record, with 74% of students achieving grades 9–4 in English and Maths at GCSE, and a Progress 8 score well above the national average. At A-Level, more than 60% of students achieve A*–B grades, with Psychology one of the most popular and successful courses, regularly sending students on to top Russell Group universities. The school is known for excellent behaviour, a supportive ethos, and high levels of student participation in enrichment and extracurricular opportunities. With modern facilities, subject-specific classrooms, and dedicated sixth form study areas, both staff and students benefit from an environment that promotes ambition and achievement. Key Benefits A supportive leadership team with a focus on staff development and well-being Excellent teaching resources and modern classroom facilities Competitive salary and staff benefits package Strong CPD and leadership progression pathways A collaborative environment with a culture of ambition and success About You A degree in Psychology or a related subject QTS (PGCE or equivalent) with the ability to teach KS4–KS5 Strong subject knowledge and a passion for Psychology Commitment to high-quality teaching and student achievement Legal right to work in the UK If you are an ambitious and dedicated Psychology Teacher ready to take on this exciting role in a thriving Buckingham school, please send your CV as soon as possible. Early applications are encouraged, as interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis.