Teacher of Psychology

Overview

Required from September 2026, an enthusiastic, well-qualified Psychology Teacher is required to join this popular, well-equipped department which teaches across the sixth form in both senior schools. The successful applicant will be a strong classroom practitioner who can infuse others with a love of Psychology. Our pupils are able, inquisitive and eager to learn, so creativity and a passion for Psychology are essential.

The person appointed will teach A Level Psychology to classes in Year 12 and Year 13 across both senior schools.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, well-qualified and committed teacher of Psychology, able to meet the rewarding challenge of inspiring our able and highly motivated pupils both inside and outside the classroom. They will carry out engaging and structured lesson plans, assess attainment, support pupils’ personal development and maintain a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

They will be a graduate with at least a good honours degree who has flair and vision, together with the necessary academic, educational and organisational experience to succeed in a post of this standing. They will be committed to the welfare and individual development of all the pupils in their care and prepared to play a meaningful role in the wider life of the school.

With some 2,500 pupils, Bolton School is a large, thriving, academically selective day school. It is situated a mile or so from the town centre in a stunning 32‑acre campus and is within easy reach of some of the nation's finest cities and countryside. Academic results at GCSE and A Level consistently place the school among the top schools in the North of England and often within the top 100 nationally.

A generous level of PPA is provided, allowing staff to manage their time appropriately and maintain a healthy work‑life balance.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace to reflect the diversity of our pupils and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and to join Bolton School. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community and are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees.

We do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

Bolton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Check for Regulated Activity.