ECT Psychology Teacher - Secondary School - Birmingham

A welcoming and well-organised secondary school in Birmingham is seeking an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) of Psychology to join its supportive Social Sciences provision. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified teacher to begin their career in a school with clear routines, a well-sequenced curriculum and strong mentoring that helps ECTs grow quickly in confidence and impact.

The school is known for its calm learning environment, consistent behaviour systems and supportive leadership, making it an ideal setting for an ECT to develop strong classroom practice.

About the Role

As ECT Psychology Teacher , you will teach Psychology primarily at KS5 (with potential KS4 contribution depending on curriculum), delivering engaging lessons that build strong subject knowledge, research literacy and confident exam technique. You will be supported to teach a well-sequenced curriculum that develops:

• Secure understanding of key psychological approaches, core studies and debates

• Confidence with research methods and data handling appropriate to the specification

• Critical thinking and evaluation skills, including structured written argument

• Application of theory to real-world behaviour and contemporary issues

• Exam confidence through modelling, deliberate practice and precise feedback

Lessons are designed to develop mature academic writing and confident discussion, helping students prepare for university pathways in psychology, health, education and social sciences.

ECT Support and Development

The school offers a strong ECT induction programme aligned to the Early Career Framework. You will benefit from:

• A dedicated mentor with regular coaching and support

• Protected time for training, planning and reflection

• Opportunities to observe experienced colleagues and excellent practice

• Support with behaviour routines, assessment and adaptive teaching

• Shared resources and collaborative planning to reduce workload

This is a school that understands the importance of strong early-career support and provides a clear pathway to developing confident, effective practice.

The Department

The Social Sciences team is supportive and collaborative, with a shared commitment to high standards and strong student outcomes. Teachers plan together, share resources and use consistent approaches to assessment and feedback.

The department values:

• Clear explanations and structured teaching of complex concepts

• High expectations for evaluation and extended writing

• Strong study skills and independent learning routines

• Consistent support for exam preparation and intervention where needed

Key Information

• Location: Birmingham

• Start Date: September 2026 (or by agreement)

• Contract: Full-time, permanent

• Salary: MPS (ECT)

What the School is Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Be an ECT (or soon-to-qualify) and hold, or be working towards, QTS

• Have strong subject knowledge in Psychology

• Be confident teaching Psychology at KS5 (and KS4 if required)

• Deliver well-structured lessons with clear routines and high expectations

• Be committed to developing through mentoring, coaching and training

• Build positive relationships and maintain a calm, purposeful classroom culture

• Work collaboratively within a supportive team

Why Join This School

• Strong ECT induction programme with mentoring and protected development time

• Supportive Social Sciences team with shared planning and resources

• Clear behaviour systems that support confident teaching

• Practical CPD and opportunities to develop your classroom practice

• Welcoming Birmingham school community focused on student success

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Career Psychology teacher to build confidence, develop excellent classroom practice and support students to thrive in a supportive Birmingham secondary school.