Teacher of Psychology - Sixth Form College - Birmingham

A high-performing Sixth Form College in Birmingham is seeking a knowledgeable and engaging Teacher of Psychology to join its established Social Sciences faculty. The college serves students aged 16–19 from across the city and surrounding areas and has a strong reputation for academic excellence, university progression and a mature, respectful learning culture.

Psychology is one of the college’s most popular subjects, with consistently strong A-Level outcomes and a high proportion of students progressing to degree courses in Psychology, Criminology, Law, Social Sciences and related disciplines. The department prides itself on delivering academically rigorous teaching within a supportive and aspirational environment.

The Role

You will teach A-Level Psychology to motivated Sixth Form students within small to medium-sized classes. The curriculum emphasises research methods, critical evaluation and independent thinking, preparing students thoroughly for examinations and further study.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Teaching A-Level Psychology across Years 12 and 13
• Planning structured lessons that develop analytical and essay-writing skills
• Preparing students for examinations through targeted revision strategies
• Supporting university applications, particularly for competitive courses
• Contributing to enrichment opportunities such as psychology societies or lecture programmes

The college values teachers who can foster discussion and intellectual curiosity while maintaining clear academic expectations.

The Department

Psychology sits within a well-established Social Sciences faculty alongside Sociology and Criminology. The team is collaborative and academically focused, with regular moderation and curriculum review meetings.

Department strengths include:

• Small class sizes allowing in-depth discussion
• Dedicated Sixth Form teaching rooms
• Structured mock examination and progress tracking systems
• Access to digital research tools and online academic resources

Students benefit from guest lectures, university links and enrichment programmes designed to extend subject knowledge beyond the specification.

The College

Located in Birmingham, the college provides a purpose-built Sixth Form environment with modern teaching facilities, independent study spaces and a strong pastoral system tailored specifically to post-16 learners.

The working culture is professional and academically ambitious. Staff are trusted to deliver high-quality teaching while benefiting from structured CPD and collaborative subject forums.

The college prioritises:

• Academic rigour and scholarship
• Clear communication and organisation
• Strong pastoral support
• High progression rates to university

Who We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) with a strong academic background in Psychology
• Have experience teaching A-Level Psychology
• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and confidence with research methods
• Be able to stretch and challenge high-achieving students
• Contribute positively to a professional Sixth Form team

This role would suit a Psychology specialist who enjoys teaching motivated students in a focused, academic setting.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary aligned to experience
• Dedicated Sixth Form teaching environment
• Engaged, mature students
• Strong CPD and subject collaboration
• A respected Birmingham Sixth Form College community

This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychology teacher looking to work within a high-performing post-16 environment where academic depth and student ambition are central.