Psychology Teacher
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £160 to £240 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | BS7 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Teacheractive Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | MKPSYBRISTOL-8985 |
Summary
Role: Psychology Teacher
Location: Bristol
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Paid to scale
• Are you passionate about bringing psychological theories and real-world behaviour to life in the classroom?
• Do you enjoy inspiring students to think critically, challenge ideas, and explore human cognition?
• Are you looking for a rewarding Psychology role teaching KS4 and KS5 in a supportive school environment?
If the answer is yes, this could be your perfect next role.
About the Role
TeacherActive is delighted to be supporting a welcoming, forward-thinking secondary school in Bristol who are seeking an enthusiastic Psychology Teacher to teach KS4 and KS5
This is a full-time role, to start as soon as possible and will continue through to the end of the academic year. You will take full responsibility for planning, preparation and marking, delivering high-quality lessons that inspire curiosity and academic success.
You’ll be joining a school known for a supportive and inclusive culture, strong pastoral values, academic ambition, and a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development. The sixth form team is collaborative, well-resourced and passionate about Psychology – the perfect environment to share ideas, grow professionally and make a real impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Teaching engaging Psychology lessons across KS4 and KS5
• Bringing psychological theories and research to life through real-world examples
• Planning, preparing and marking in line with curriculum expectations
• Tracking progress and supporting students towards exam success
• Contributing to the sixth-form team and wider school community
We’re Looking For
• QTS (or ECT with strong subject knowledge) in Psychology or a related subject
• Experience teaching KS5 Psychology is essential
• A passion for inclusive, student-centred learning
• A positive, collaborative teacher committed to helping students achieve their goals
What You’ll Receive
• A dedicated consultant supporting you every step of the way
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Free CPD and professional development via My-Progression
• Market-leading rates of pay
• £100 referral bonus (T&Cs apply)
• PAYE pay – no hidden costs or umbrella fees
If you’re ready to inspire curious minds, build confidence, and shape the psychologists of the future, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘APPLY NOW’ or get in touch today.
Email: michelle.kelly@teacheractive.com
Call: 0117 223 2200
Inspire minds. Shape futures. Start the next chapter of your Psychology career here.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
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