Downe House School - Teacher in Charge of Psychology

Summary

Downe House is seeking an inspiring Teacher in Charge of Psychology to join our team from September 2026, on a full or part time basis.

Detail

Downe House is seeking an inspiring Teacher in Charge of Psychology to join our team from September 2026, on a full or part time basis. We are a leading independent boarding school for girls aged 11–18, based in the village of Cold Ash, Berkshire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive faculty and to play a key role in further developing Psychology as a thriving Sixth Form subject choice.

A-Level Psychology was introduced at the School in September 2022 and has now become an established and successful department. We currently deliver the AQA Psychology specification. The role will involve leading and managing the teaching of Psychology at A Level, developing stimulating schemes of work, raising the profile of Psychology as a subject across the School and contributing to enrichment activities. The postholder will also contribute to teaching the 'Lyceum Learning' programme (refer to the candidate pack for information) and act as an Academic Tutor for a small group of pupils, to support their pastoral care and academic progress.

The successful candidate will be an experienced and enthusiastic teacher of Psychology, with the confidence and vision to contribute to curriculum development and to promote the subject across the wider school community.

Please specify in your application whether you are seeking a full time or part time position.

Benefits Include:

21% employer contribution to pension, or 16% contribution plus 5% pay increase

Life Insurance and Critical Illness cover

Regular CPD opportunities and a supportive induction programme

Provision of delicious free meals, on-site parking

Modern gym and swimming pool facilities, for staff use at set times

A vibrant and supportive staff community

A beautiful working environment in a semi-rural location

Please refer to our candidate pack for a full job description.

Closing date: Monday 9th March

On-site interview date: Monday 16th March

If you have any queries you would like to ask before submitting an application, please contact us at recruitment@downehouse.net

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Own transport is essential as the school is in a rural location with no public transport links.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks.

At Downe House we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Documents

• Teacher ic of Psychology Candidate Information Pack (1) PDF Document