Psychology Teacher (Maternity Cover – Sixth Form) - Fixed Term

Herne Bay High School, Herne Bay

• Ref:KCC886-5448-451T
• Posted:09/05/2025
• Pay:MPS/UPS and R&R for the right candidate
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:23/05/2025 at 23:00
• Interviews:May 2025

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Psychology Teacher (Maternity Cover – Sixth Form)

Inspire Curiosity. Spark Insight. Shape Young Minds.

Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Maternity Cover

Are you a passionate and knowledgeable Psychology Teacher ready to make an impact at sixth form level? Do you love helping students explore the human mind and understand what drives behaviour? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and engaging teacher to join our thriving Social Sciences department on a maternity cover basis, starting September 2025.

At Herne Bay High, Psychology is a popular and growing subject in our sixth form. You’ll be joining a supportive and innovative team where students are encouraged to think critically, analyse behaviour, and challenge perceptions—all in a welcoming and academically ambitious environment.

Why Join Us?

Inspire Future Psychologists – Our sixth formers are motivated, curious, and ready to engage with challenging content.
Professional Growth – Whether you're early in your career or an experienced educator, you'll benefit from ongoing CPD and development opportunities.
Supportive Environment – Work within a collaborative department that values your ideas and invests in your success.
Staff Wellbeing – Enjoy benefits including Benenden Health Care, staff discounts, on-site parking, and wellbeing support.
Flexible Options – Full-time or part-time applications welcome. We’re committed to work-life balance.

Your Role:

• Deliver engaging and high-quality Psychology lessons to A-Level students
• Foster a love for learning and critical thinking, using real-world examples to bring theory to life.
• Provide regular feedback, track student progress, and support them in achieving outstanding outcomes.
• Contribute to a positive sixth form culture and collaborate with colleagues to maintain high academic standards.
• Participate in enrichment activities and support students preparing for further study in Psychology or related fields.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified teacher with a strong subject knowledge in Psychology (QTS/PGCE or equivalent required).
• Experience teaching A-Level Psychology is preferred, but confident teachers or ECTs are welcome to apply.
• An enthusiastic, reflective practitioner who can engage, challenge, and inspire sixth form learners.
• A team player who values collaboration and student success.

Apply Now – Inspire the Next Generation of Thinkers

Whether you’re returning from a break, looking for a short-term opportunity, or seeking experience teaching sixth form, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in a vibrant and forward-thinking school.

Safeguarding Commitment:
At Herne Bay High, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, all applicants will be required to undergo comprehensive child protection screening, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and Barred List Checks. If you share our commitment to safeguarding and child welfare, we encourage you to apply.

For more information or to apply please email jemma.lowry@hernebayhigh.org with your CV, upon review an application will be sent to complete.

Information about the school

Herne Bay High School is a large hugely successful Single Academy Trust that serves the Herne Bay coastal area of North Kent. We have a comprehensive intake and are significantly oversubscribed in all year groups and in June 2022 Ofsted rated the school good with an Outstanding 6th form provision.

Whilst academic rigour and examination success is at the forefront of our development, we passionately believe that a broad, balanced approach to education is important and as such we place great emphasis on the Creative and Performing Arts, Technology, and Sport as a key part of a young person’s early educational journey. Herne Bay High School is also a champion of collaborative practice, with current memberships to the East Kent Learning Alliance (EKLA), East Kent Schools Together Network (EKST), and the Coastal Alliance Co-Operative Trust (CACOT).

Safeguarding Commitment: At Herne Bay High, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, all applicants will be required to undergo comprehensive child protection screening, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and Barred List Checks. If you share our commitment to safeguarding and child welfare, we encourage you to apply.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jemma Lowry
• Address:Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NS
• Telephone: (01227) 361221
• Email: jemma.lowry@hernebayhigh.org

Fax: 01227 742481