Psychology Teacher - Birmingham

Do you want to work in a thriving school with an excellent Psychology department?

• Psychology Teacher


• Full time


• January 2026 start


• Teaching across KS4/5


• Outstanding Psychology department

An outstanding secondary school in Birmingham is seeking a Psychology Teacher to join them on a full-time, permanent basis from January 2026. The school is looking for a teacher capable of delivering high-quality Psychology lessons at both GCSE and A-Level. The role is suitable for both experienced Psychology Teachers and ECTs seeking their first permanent post.

School Information

This mixed 11–18 school, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, educates around 1,500 students and holds an excellent reputation across Birmingham for delivering exceptional outcomes in the social sciences.

The school benefits from superb transport connections, making it easily accessible for staff commuting from Birmingham city centre, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton, and surrounding areas.

The Psychology department is well-established, high-achieving, and extremely popular at A-Level, with many students progressing into Psychology, Criminology, Neuroscience, Education, and Health Sciences at top universities. The department benefits from dedicated teaching rooms, digital learning tools, and well-developed schemes of work.

Psychology enrichment is a significant strength, with opportunities including guest speakers, university partnership programmes, educational visits, and social science conferences. Student behaviour is exemplary, and teachers benefit from a culture rooted in professional respect and academic ambition.

Experience and Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Psychology Teacher and/or PGCE, QTS, or equivalent


• A degree in Psychology or a directly related field


• Ability to teach Psychology at KS4 and KS5


• Strong classroom practice and a passion for the subject

Salary

The salary for this Psychology Teacher position will be paid to scale on a direct contract.

Application – Psychology Teacher

Please send your application through for this Psychology Teacher position as soon as possible.