Teacher of Psychology
Tower Hamlets, East London
MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)
Full-time | Long-term/Permanent
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner)

Know your Milgram from your Maslow? Love bringing Psychology to life? This could be the role for you.

We're working with a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Tower Hamlets looking for a confident and experienced Teacher of Psychology to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to teach engaged students who are curious about human behaviour, relationships, memory, and everything in between. The school has a strong commitment to academic achievement and provides excellent support for both staff and students.

What you'll be doing:

• Teaching Psychology at Key Stage 5

• Delivering engaging lessons that challenge and inspire students

• Supporting learners to achieve excellent outcomes in examinations

• Contributing to the wider life of the department and school community

• Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students can thrive

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Has experience teaching Psychology in a UK secondary school

• Has a strong understanding of the current curriculum and exam specifications

• Is confident managing the classroom and building positive relationships with students

• Brings enthusiasm, subject knowledge, and a genuine passion for education

What the school offers:

• Supportive and approachable leadership team

• Well-behaved students who are eager to learn

• Strong departmental support and collaboration

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

• A diverse and vibrant school community in the heart of East London

Why work with Protocol Education?

✔ Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies

✔ FREE access to our online CPD Academy

✔ Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

✔ Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings

✔ Streamlined registration process

✔ Referral scheme with rewards for recommending friends

If you're a Psychology teacher who can confidently lead a classroom, inspire sixth form students, and make complex theories feel accessible, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and let's find you a role that makes Monday mornings feel a little less Monday-ish.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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