ECT Psychology Teacher

As ECT Psychology Teacher, you will typically teach KS5 Psychology (and may contribute to KS4/PSHE or related curriculum areas depending on the school model). You will be supported to deliver a well-structured curriculum that develops:

• Secure understanding of core psychological approaches, studies and debates
• Strong research methods knowledge and application of data/statistics (spec dependent)
• Confident evaluative writing and well-supported argument
• Clear exam technique through modelling, deliberate practice and feedback
• Independent learning habits and study skills suited to sixth form
  
  ECT (or soon-to-qualify) with QTS (or working towards)
• Strong subject knowledge in Psychology (A-Level teaching desirable)
• A calm, organised approach and high expectations
• Willingness to learn, reflect and develop through mentoring
• Strong relationships and a positive classroom culture
  
  A welcoming and well-organised secondary school in Leicester is seeking an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) of Psychology to join its sixth form and wider humanities/social sciences provision. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified teacher to begin their career in a school with clear routines, strong pastoral care and mentoring that helps ECTs grow quickly in confidence and impact.
The school has consistent behaviour systems, a calm learning culture and leadership that prioritises staff development and high-quality teaching.