A-Level Psychology Teacher in Chislehurst, London

A-Level Psychology Teacher – January 2027 Start

Location: Chislehurst, South East London
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Full-Time Maternity Cover
Key Stage: KS5 Only (Years 12 & 13)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Psychology Teacher – A-Level Only – Chislehurst

Philosophy Education is working in partnership with a well-established secondary school in Chislehurst, seeking a passionate and knowledgeable A-Level Psychology Teacher to join their successful sixth form department from January 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Psychology specialist who enjoys teaching at Key Stage 5 and wants to focus exclusively on delivering engaging, high-quality A-Level lessons.

The position is full-time maternity cover, with no KS3 or KS4 teaching responsibilities.

The Role

• Teach A-Level Psychology to Year 12 and Year 13 students.
• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging lessons that develop students' analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Prepare students for A-Level examinations through effective teaching, assessment and feedback.
• Monitor student progress and provide targeted support to help learners achieve their potential.
• Work collaboratively with the sixth form team to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a relevant teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge and experience teaching A-Level Psychology.
• A confident understanding of A-Level assessment requirements and examination preparation.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Passionate about supporting sixth form students and helping them achieve strong academic outcomes.
• Available to start in January 2027.

Why Apply?

• KS5 teaching only – focus entirely on A-Level Psychology.
• Full-time maternity cover starting January 2027.
• Supportive sixth form environment.
• Opportunity to work with motivated students preparing for university and future careers.
• Competitive rates of pay.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Psychology Teacher looking for a full-time A-Level teaching opportunity from January, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your most recent CV, or contact Neila at Philosophy Education to discuss the position further.