Head of Psychology

The working hours for this role are negotiable and will be discussed at the interview. This role can be full-time or part-time. The start date for this role is01 January 2027.

Lavington School is looking for someone who can teach and lead the A level course for Year 12 and 13. An ability or interest in teaching science (for example at KS3) would be desirable but certainly not essential. A level Psychology is a popular A level option, and we are looking for a talented and inspirational teacher to lead the subject.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging, high-quality teaching, create a positive and inclusive learning environment, and contribute to excellent outcomes for students across the school. Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you will play a key role in curriculum development, assessment, quality assurance, and the continual improvement of teaching and learning. We are looking for a qualified teacher with strong subject knowledge, a proven ability to motivate learners, and a commitment to high standards of achievement and behaviour.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-achieving and forward-thinking school that values professional development and innovation in education. Lavington School offers a welcoming and nurturing environment where students thrive academically and personally, supported by strong partnerships between home, school, and the wider community.

For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand whatwe’relooking for in an ideal candidate.

About EQUA Mead Learning Trust

EQUA Mead Learning Trust is a leading educational institution based in Wiltshire. Dedicated to providing high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. Members of staff across EQUA Mead will be committed to improving the life chances of the pupils we educate and ensure we give Every Child, Every Chance. As a growing Trust, currently educating almost 6000 pupils across 22 different schools (pre-school, primary, secondary, and sixth form) we are immensely proud of our staff and endeavour to be an employer of choice.

This is an exciting time as we continue to grow the number of schools and children we support.

This role will involve contact with children, and the post holder will be engaged in regulated activity relevant to children and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

We will only submit a DBS application to the relevant disclosure service when a position is accepted.

Our family of like-minded schools collaborate to provide mutual support, share best practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing each school’s distinctive character. We believe all children and young people have the right to a great education and we seek to improve the life chances of all those we serve; it is our mission to give Every Child, Every Chance of success.

Across our Trust, we want our children and young people to be inspired by their learning, and to instil in them a motivation and aspiration to succeed in all they do. Our schools are highly inclusive and we are proud to have high expectations of our children and young people, encouraging and preparing them to do their very best in their learning both within the curriculum and beyond.

High quality teaching is a priority, coupled with strong nurturing support, where adults genuinely care about the wellbeing of the children and young people in their care. It’sour aim to meet the needs of each child individually and we provide the resources and staff to achieve…