Psychology Teacher | Academy | Reading

CORE PURPOSE We require an ambitious, intellectually rigorous Psychology specialist to deliver high-quality social science instruction across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. The role involves facilitating a challenging, research-led academic curriculum that introduces pupils to complex psychological theories, research methodologies, biopsychology, and statistical data analysis, preparing them for advanced scholarly inquiry. KEY TASKS & DAILY OPERATIONS Curriculum Delivery & Academic Rigour: Plan and execute highly structured, evidence-based Psychology lessons that challenge pupils across A-Level and GCSE specifications. Research & Methodology Instruction: Guide pupils through the complexities of experimental design, quantitative and qualitative research methods, data collection protocols, and ethical considerations in psychological research. Examination Preparation: Guide Key Stage 5 and Key Stage 4 cohorts systematically through terminal examination requirements, embedding sophisticated analytical writing frameworks, evaluation skills, and retrieval practices. Progress Monitoring: Run regular formative and summative assessment routines, utilising pupil tracking data to diagnose conceptual misconceptions and design sharp, targeted intervention sessions. Pastoral Responsibilities: Undertake full form tutor duties, managing morning registration routines, tracking pupil attendance, and delivering the school's structured personal and social development programmes. ENVIRONMENT & STRUCTURE Academy Framework: Operating within a forward-thinking multi-academy trust, our academy benefits from centralised operational support, collaborative network planning, and robust professional development pathways designed to accelerate teacher growth. Behaviour Systems: The campus implements highly consistent, school-wide behaviour routines that maintain a quiet, respectful, and orderly atmosphere, ensuring classrooms remain entirely calm, predictable, and focused on scholarly learning. PROFILE REQUIREMENTS Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching credential, paired with a strong honours degree in Psychology or a closely allied social science discipline. Pedagogical Capability: A proven track record or clear capacity to deliver outstanding progress metrics in terminal public examinations, particularly at A-Level, through explicit, high-level instruction. Routine Implementation: The ability to execute school behaviour policies with absolute consistency, maintaining a positive, highly focused, and strictly disciplined classroom culture. REGIONAL CONTEXT Technology & Commercial Capital: Based in Reading, the school operates within a prominent commercial and technological hub at the heart of the Thames Valley, a region globally renowned for its high concentration of digital technology giants, pharmaceutical corporations, and research institutions. Connectivity: The location offers premier Berkshire transport infrastructure, providing exceptional commuting options via major road networks (M4 corridor, A33) alongside peerless rail connections running smoothly through Reading station via Great Western Railway services and the Elizabeth Line straight into London and the West. APPLICATION INTAKE Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.