Position: Psychology Teacher / Psychology ECT (Social Sciences)
Location: Braintree, Essex
Start Date: January 2026 (or sooner if available)
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent (or with potential to become permanent)

Key Responsibilities & Highlights:

• Teach Psychology across Key Stages (including KS4/KS5) and contribute to a growing department.

• Develop lesson plans that challenge and engage learners of varying abilities.

• Foster a stimulating classroom environment and work collaboratively with a high‐performing team.

• Opportunities for progression: experienced teachers may take on TLR roles (e.g., Coordinator), NQTs/ECTs supported with induction, mentoring and CPD.

Person Specification / Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, or in the process of attaining it.

• Degree (preferably in Psychology or closely related discipline) and strong academic background.

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills; ability to inspire students.

• Able and willing to contribute beyond the classroom (enrichment, extra-curricular, curriculum development).

Why the role is attractive:

• Supportive leadership and staff culture keen on investment in teaching & training.

• A chance to work in a department undergoing growth and where you can make a real impact.

• For ECTs: bespoke induction, 1:1 mentoring. Experienced teachers: scope for leadership.