Our Vacancies

Teacher of Psychology

Required: September 2026

Line Manager: Head of Psychology

Hours: Part Time (0.15 FTE)

Closing date: Wednesday 3^rd June, 12:00 noon

The Role

The King’s School, Gloucester is seeking to appoint an inspiring and high-achieving teacher to join its MFL Department on a part-time basis from September 2026. The successful candidate will have genuine enthusiasm for Psychology and be capable of teaching bright A-Level pupils, generating and sustaining a high degree of motivation in all students.

The School

The King’s School is one of the dozen oldest schools in the country and has a proud heritage dating back to at least 1087, with a re-foundation in 1541. King’s is the Cathedral School in the city of Gloucester, whilst the surrounding county is home to many excellent grammar and state schools, as well as other independent schools. King’s is held in high regard amidst this competitive area; our academic, co-curricular and pastoral attainment is second to none. Local media brand SoGlos has awarded King’s the title of ‘Independent School of the Year’ or ‘Highly Commended’ in every one of the last five years – a feat unmatched by any other local independent school – most recently winning the title in May 2025. Despite the multiple national-scale challenges of recent years, King’s has seen its pupil roll growing steadily and parental satisfaction scoring very highly indeed. With careful investment in the campus and facilities, as well as a continuous focus on improving teaching and learning and developing our outstanding pastoral care, King’s is now seen as a dynamic, forward-thinking and impressive place to study and to work.

The Department

The Psychology Department is an energetic and innovative environment in which to work. Teaching occurs mainly in a designated modern classroom in our Sixth Form Centre, Dulverton House. Psychology is a popular A-Level choice at King’s, with two classes in both the L6th and U6th, and the subject continues to grow; results are reflective of the calibre of the pupils choosing Psychology, with many having gone on to study Psychology at University.

Main Duties

• First class, innovative teaching in a manner appropriate to pupils' ages and abilities; 
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact;
• Assessing and recording pupils' progress in accordance with departmental and School policies;
• Attending and contributing to departmental meetings;
• Monitoring the work and progress of pupils, including those with specific learning needs;
• Developing and sharing teaching and learning resources;
• Producing and maintaining an organised and smart learning environment;
• Promoting the awareness of relevant career opportunities and experiences for pupils;
• Helping to organise appropriate extracurricular opportunities and experiences (e.g. educational trips) to enhance the enrichment and learning of students in your subject area, and also contributing to the provision of the general extra-curricular programme of the department;
• Helping to initiate and promote links with The King’s Junior School, other schools and educational organisations where appropriate;
• Contributing to the extra-curricular life of the School through the Activities and Academic Enrichment Programme or other appropriate commitment;
• Maintaining professional skills through INSET and our Continuing Professional Development programme;
• Any other tasks or responsibilities that may reasonably be assigned by the Headmaster.

Personal Profile

• A degree related to Psychology;
• Experience of teaching and raising attainment at A-Level;
• Enthusiasm and passion for the subject, the School and the pupils;
• Forward-thinking approach and dynamic, effective teaching strategies that engage all learners;
• Initiative and resourcefulness, able to produce excellent lesson sequences;
• Excellent written and oral communication, numerical and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent organisational skills, able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload and remain professional at all times;
• Ability to deliver high standards, accuracy and attention to detail, meeting all deadlines;
• Willing to undertake further professional development;
• Further post-graduate qualifications and experience relating to Psychology are desirable.

Salary

The King’s School offers its own salary scale, details of which can be discussed at interview.

Timetable, Induction and Training

The School operates to a ten-day timetable cycle, consisting of 60 periods. Full-time members of staff teach 48 periods per cycle. Early Career Teachers receive a 10% minimum reduction in their allocation in their first year for training and induction – this reduces to 5% in the second year of induction. The King’s School has a strong record of training and developing teachers in situ, and there are opportunities for further development at every level.

Benefits

• A contributory pension through Aviva APTIS;
• Generous fee remission for children being educated at King’s;
• Wraparound care for Junior School children being educated at King’s;
• Access to a Doctor for advice and short consultations;
• Staff Wellbeing Programme and Wellbeing Day (additional leave);
• Cycle to Work scheme;
• Various discounts for local services including gym memberships and garages;
• Free access to our Employee Assistant Programme;
• Free lunches;
• Free on-site parking.

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Applications

Candidates should apply through TES or by submitting a completed School Application Form and Covering Letter via email to [email protected]. A CV is not required.  Closing date for applications is Wednesday 3^rd June at 12:00 noon.

For further information, please contact Mr Harry Fuller on 01452 337337 or via email to [email protected].

The King’s School, Gloucester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check (including Children’s Barred List), satisfactory references from previous employers and eligibility to work in the UK. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including a prohibition from teaching check where appropriate (which may include for some non-teaching positions) and, in line with KCSIE, an online search for shortlisted candidates only – this will consist of a Google and social media search. The search is looking for anything that calls into question the candidate’s suitability to work with children, or could cause harm to the reputation of The King’s School, Gloucester. Any information discovered will be shared with members of the interviewing panel prior to interview. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013, 2020 and 2023), which would otherwise mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and would not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they were disclosed, employers could not take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.