A Level Psychology Teacher

Location: Filton Campus - Sixth Form

FTE Salary: up to £41,076.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full time

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Reference: REQ
001460

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme
  - Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers’ pension scheme (TPS), with a generous employer contributions of over 23%
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 39 days academic plus additional college agreed inset development days and 6 self-elected development days (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Annual Eye test
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

We have an exciting A Level Psychology Teacher role within our Sixth Form team!

SGS College is seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Psychology Lecturer to join our thriving Sixth Form provision. This is an exciting opportunity to help students develop a deep understanding of psychological research and how it relates to the real world.

You will be responsible for delivering engaging and challenging lessons that support students to achieve excellent outcomes, while fostering a passion for the subject.

• Deliver high-quality teaching across A Level Psychology
• Plan, prepare and assess lessons in line with awarding body specifications (AQA)
• Monitor and support student progress, using data to inform teaching
• Create an inclusive and stimulating learning environment
• Support learners with coursework, exam preparation, and academic skills
• Contribute to course development and quality improvement
• Act as a personal tutor, providing pastoral support and guidance
• Participate in enrichment activities, trips, and wider college events

• Holds a degree in Psychology or a closely related subject
• Has a recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
• Has experience teaching A Level Psychology (desirable but not essential)
• Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for Psychology
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills
• Is committed to inclusive practice and student success
• Can motivate and inspire learners from a diverse range of backgrounds

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