Job description

Psychology Teacher

Location: Dover, Kent
Salary: £120 – £250 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: January 2026

Are you an inspiring and thoughtful Psychology Teacher looking for a rewarding full-time role from January 2026? GSL Education Kent are supporting a highly regarded grammar school in Kent in its recruitment of a Psychology Teacher to join their dynamic and academically ambitious department.

About the School
This grammar school is one of the oldest in Kent — with a long history of academic excellence and a tradition of fostering both intellect and character.
As a Psychology Teacher, you'll become part of a school with excellent resources, a motivated student body, and a supportive atmosphere that values both academic achievement and personal growth.

Why Choose This Psychology Teacher Role?
As a Teacher of Psychology, you will have the chance to deliver stimulating Psychology lessons at GCSE and A-Level, helping students explore human behaviour, mental processes, and research methods in a school that combines academic rigour with a broad extracurricular programme.

Key Responsibilities for Psychology Teacher:

  • Plan and deliver engaging and challenging Psychology lessons across GCSE and A-Level.
  • Support students’ learning and development, offering constructive feedback and guidance.
  • Contribute to a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to maintain high-quality teaching and departmental standards.

Requirements for Psychology Teacher:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) — essential
  • Strong subject knowledge in Psychology and experience teaching at GCSE and/or A-Level.
  • Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay rates.
  • Full-time placement at a respected grammar school with excellent facilities.
  • Support and guidance from GSL Education Kent’s specialist consultants.
  • Opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression.

This Psychology Teacher role requires a commitment to safeguarding and child protection. All applicants must pass enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks.

If you’re a passionate Psychology Teacher ready to inspire young minds at a leading Kent grammar school, click ‘apply now’ with your CV, or contact Louise at GSL Education Kent for further information.