Psychology Teacher - Excellent Secondary School in Brighton

Psychology Teacher - Excellent Secondary School in Brighton

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

Psychology Teacher

An excellent Secondary School in Brighton is seeking a professional and highly organised Psychology Teacher to join their experienced social sciences team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-structured and supportive school environment where teaching staff play an essential role in the smooth operation of the school.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day instructional support across Key Stages 4 and 5, specializing in cognitive development, behavioral science, research methodologies, and neurological frameworks. Responsibilities will include maintaining student progress records, updating school tracking systems, managing departmental correspondence, supporting attendance administration, and assisting with the organisation of academic research workshops, student-led behavioral studies, and external university-link lectures.

You will also support communication with parents, students, and academic bodies while ensuring that information is handled professionally and confidentially at all times. Strong organisational skills are essential, as the role requires the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage multiple responsibilities within a busy school environment.

The school is looking for someone who is proactive, reliable, and able to inspire students with contemporary data-driven and psychological insights while working as part of a collaborative social sciences faculty. Good IT skills and confidence using data-analysis and statistical tracking platforms are important, alongside strong communication and interpersonal skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing school community where teaching staff are highly valued and staff wellbeing and professional development are prioritised.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Secondary School in Brighton with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing, and continuous improvement. The school serves an articulate and highly engaged community and is known for its progressive, supportive ethos, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.

Students are respectful, deeply motivated, and analytically minded, creating a vibrant and purposeful learning environment. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum with a highly successful sixth form, preparing students thoroughly for further education and research careers.

Staff benefit from a collaborative professional culture, with strong leadership, shared best practice, and a clear focus on professional development.

Requirements

• Previous teaching or relevant instructional experience in Psychology up to A-Level

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Good IT and data management skills

• Professional and proactive approach to ethical research guidelines

• Ability to work effectively in a busy environment

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.