Psychology Teacher - Progressive Secondary School in Brighton

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

The Role

A progressive Secondary School in Brighton is seeking a professional, analytical, and highly organised Psychology Teacher to join their experienced and successful Social Sciences department. This is a premier opportunity to step into a department experiencing significant popularity and rapid expansion, where the behavioral sciences are heavily chosen by upper school cohorts transitioning to university frameworks.

The successful candidate will deliver a dynamic and challenging timetable across Key Stages 4 and 5, preparing students for exceptional outcomes in empirical research methodologies, cognitive development, biopsychology, and social influence tracking parameters up to A-Level. Beyond classroom teaching, you will be expected to construct precise student progress tracking portfolios, manage internal departmental communications, update school tracking software, and actively coordinate university research outreach programs and psychological science fairs.

You will support crisp communication with parents, university neuroscience faculties, and external examination boards, ensuring that all research logs, examination entries, and student assessment metrics are processed with total accuracy. Strong administrative and organizational skills are crucial, as the role requires managing distinct specification tracking channels across multiple popular sixth-form classes within a busy secondary school framework.

The school is looking for a proactive, reliable professional who can deconstruct complex quantitative statistical software parameters, case study parameters, and ethical research frameworks into crisp, engaging, and high-impact lessons. Strong communication, deep data literacy, and a collaborative spirit are important to thriving within this highly driven academic team.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established School in Brighton with a strong commitment to academic inquiry, broad curriculum pathways, and student wellbeing. The school serves an ambitious coastal community and features modern, dedicated social science blocks and university-style seminar spaces.

Students are exceptionally respectful, deeply motivated, and analytical, maintaining a calm, focused, and collaborative atmosphere across the modern Sixth Form block. Staff enjoy a highly supportive professional culture, with visible leadership teams prioritizing manageable teacher workloads, shared best practice, and targeted opportunities for rapid career progression.

Requirements

• A recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or equivalent) with a degree in Psychology or a closely related social science discipline

• Previous experience delivering Psychology specifications up to A-Level with a track record of strong academic results

• Strong data literacy and IT skills, with complete confidence using digital learning tracking systems and statistical analysis frameworks

• Professional and proactive approach to monitoring student metrics and running practical research evaluations

• Ability to work effectively and adaptably within a fast-paced, high-achieving faculty

Application

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