Social Sciences Teacher - Psychology - Full-time

Bexleyheath Academy, Bexleyheath

• Ref:KCC303-4002-300T
• Posted:27/05/2025
• Pay:Main Pay Range (Outer London Weighting)
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:06/06/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:W/c 9th June 2025

Advert

Salary: MPR (Outer London Weighting) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent 

Start date: September 2025

Are you passionate about understanding human behaviour and inspiring young minds?

Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking academy where your subject is valued and students are curious and engaged?

Bexleyheath Academy is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher of Psychology to join our vibrant Social Sciences department. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is keen to make a real impact, whether you’re early in your career or an experienced practitioner ready for a new challenge.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified teacher with the ability to teach Psychology at KS4 and KS5
• Someone who can inspire curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons
• A reflective practitioner who is committed to continuous improvement

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence September 2025. This is a full time, permanent position.

Closing date: 6 June 2025

Interview date: w/b 9 June 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Information about the school

About Bexleyheath Academy:

Bexleyheath Academy is proud to be a non-selective school in the grammar heartland of Kent. Bexleyheath Academy is quickly approaching capacity with students; in order to accommodate the demands of the local community and grow our skilled staff, we must expand.

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation

Job Contact Information

• Name:Naomi Wright
• Address:Bexleyheath Academy, Woolwich Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, BA6 7DA
• Telephone: 020 387 43094
• Email: recruitment@liftschools.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description & Person Specification