Psychology Teacher - Outstanding School

🧠 Part-Time Psychology Teacher – Wandsworth 🎓

Inspire Futures in a Top South West London School, Start January 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, and dedicated Part-Time Teacher of Psychology to join the successful Humanities or Social Sciences faculty at a high-achieving secondary school/academy in the London Borough of Wandsworth .

This is a Part-Time, Permanent Position starting in January 2026 (or sooner).

• Part-Time Psychology Teacher (Specific FTE to be discussed)
• Permanent position starting January 2026
• High-achieving secondary school in Wandsworth
• Teach Psychology, primarily at Key Stage 5 (A-Level)

The Opportunity

The successful applicant will be an inspirational and highly effective Psychology specialist with a passion for teaching A-Level students. This is a crucial role supporting the academic success of students studying one of the most popular subjects at Key Stage 5.

The exact Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) is negotiable but is likely around 0.6 FTE to 0.8 FTE . There may be an opportunity for a small Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) payment, which would be pro-rata , for responsibilities such as coordinating the AQA/Edexcel syllabus or overseeing extended project qualifications.

The School

This is a well-regarded, high-achieving school known for its excellent sixth-form provision and strong commitment to staff and student well-being. Located in Wandsworth, the school benefits from excellent transport links across Inner London. The school provides a supportive, collaborative working environment and offers access to extensive, tailored CPD programmes , even for part-time staff.

We Are Looking For:

• A qualified teacher with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) .
• A proven track record as an excellent Psychology Teacher , with essential experience teaching the subject at Key Stage 5 (A-Level) .
• Strong subject knowledge across all core topics (e.g., approaches, research methods, key debates).
• A genuine passion for the subject and the ability to inspire students to achieve top grades.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to department planning.

Salary and Benefits

• Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS) for Inner London Teachers (currently £40,317 - £62,496 for 2025/2026).
• Pro-Rata Salary: Your final salary will be this scale multiplied by your agreed FTE (e.g., 0.6×MPS).
• Any agreed TLR payment would also be pro-rata (likely an equivalent to a TLR 3 or small TLR 2).
• Excellent work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.

If you are a passionate Psychology Teacher seeking a part-time position in a superb Wandsworth school , please submit your CV outlining your preferred FTE and suitability for the role.