Psychology Teacher – Thriving Secondary Academy inGloucester

Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale The Role A thriving Secondary Academy in Gloucester is seeking a professional, highly analytical, and exceptionally organised Psychology Teacher to join their growing Social Sciences department. This role is ideal for a dedicated specialist who excels at introducing students to empirical research methodologies, critical socio-behavioral evaluations, and cognitive analysis pathways within a heavily chosen post-16 framework. The successful candidate will take operational responsibility for delivering a dynamic curriculum tracking primary A-Level specifications. The timetable focuses on core components including cognitive development, biopsychology, psychopathology parameters, attachment theories, and quantitative statistical research methods. Beyond classroom instructions, key responsibilities include maintaining precise student assessment records, updating central tracking software arrays, building targeted intervention pathways for essay-writing and data interpretation fluency, and actively coordinating links with regional university research groups. You must possess excellent communication skills and an objective approach to running analytical seminar discussions. Exceptional time-management and data logging capabilities are required to handle distinct specification plans, student case folder histories, and essay feedback logs smoothly inside a busy secondary school environment. School Information This is a thriving, well-established 11 to 18 Secondary Academy in Gloucester with an exceptional reputation for broad curriculum access, academic innovation, and pupil welfare. The school serves an ambitious regional community, featuring modern social science complexes, dedicated research pods, and university-style seminar rooms. Pupils are respectful, motivated, and highly engaged in their studies, maintaining a calm, purposeful atmosphere across the study hubs. The social sciences faculty is highly supported, with visible leadership teams prioritizing manageable workloads, shared resource structures, and funded pathways for advanced educational or clinical psychology safety certifications. Requirements A recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or equivalent) with a relevant degree in Psychology or a related social science discipline Previous experience delivering Psychology specifications up to A-Level with a track record of strong results Strong data literacy and IT skills, with complete confidence using digital learning platforms to track student portfolios Professional and proactive approach to managing empirical research tracking records and verification folders Ability to work effectively and adaptably as part of a collaborative, busy academic team Application To apply, please send your comprehensive CV as soon as possible.