Teacher of Social Sciences (Psychology) - Full-time

Leigh Academy Mascalls , Paddock Wood

• Ref:KCC886-5439-280T
• Posted:27/04/2026
• Pay:MPS/UPS based on experience
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:11/05/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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At Leigh Academy Mascalls, we are seeking a dedicated Psychology specialist who is ready to turn a fascination with human behaviour into a powerful classroom experience. Joining our high-profile Social Science department means becoming part of an academy that prioritises both academic rigour and a deep sense of belonging, supported by the extensive professional development and collaborative network of the Leigh Academies Trust. We offer a unique environment that combines a "human-scale" small-school feel with the state-of-the-art resources necessary to deliver a world-class curriculum.

Central to our success is a strong culture of teamwork; we believe that the best outcomes for our students are achieved when staff feel genuinely connected and supported by one another. Whether you are an ECT or an experienced practitioner, you will join a close-knit community that prioritises scholarly inquiry and empowers you to inspire the next generation of critical thinkers. Our students are naturally inquisitive, and we provide the autonomy for you to bring complex psychological theories to life within a forward-thinking team where your passion for the mind is matched by our commitment to your professional journey.

Apply today if you would like to be considered!

Information about the school

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Leigh Academy Mascalls community. As a successful and popular academy, we provide our students with the opportunities within the classroom and beyond to develop into young people who will contribute positively to our local, national and global communities.

At Leigh Academy Mascalls, we offer an incredibly wide curriculum, there are twenty seven different subjects being taught at GCSE level and twenty nine subjects at A level. We are also proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Middle Years Programme in Years 7-9 which is designed to develop happy, inquisitive, rounded, independent, globally aware and resilient young people. Our co-curriculum offers an incredible eighteen lunchtime clubs and twenty one after school clubs alongside teams in football, netball, rugby, volleyball and many more.

We achieve academic excellence and promote the Arts, our Creative Arts National Area of Excellence develops the skills and confidence our students need to succeed through visual art, dance, drama and music. There really is an opportunity for everyone to be happy and succeed here and that underpins the very core of our purpose.

Whilst our academy is large, we support our students by breaking it down into smaller schools, known as colleges. Each college is roughly the size of the average primary school and is headed by a large and dedicated leadership team devoted to the academic and pastoral care of the students within it. We prioritise mental health and well being alongside academic achievement through our on-site provision of Place2be, offering full time individual and group therapy sessions for those who need it. In partnership with parents we work closely through the seven-year journey from the very first day to the confident, knowledgeable and disciplined individuals leaving our academy as young adults.

We have incredibly high expectations of behaviour. Our students are happy, they are polite and show respect. Our behaviour systems promote a discipline within our students that prepares them fully for the world beyond the academy. As an academy, as a community we achieve academic excellence, develop strength of individual character supported by our culture of aspiration and celebrating success. Our rewards system recognises the success of our students through achievement points, Golden Tickets, half colours and full colours. Achievement and progress are rewarded within every lesson.

Our recent OFSTED report confirmed that our Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. They feel safe and are well looked after and there is very little disruption to learning and staff act quickly to deal with any that occurs.

What underpins all that we do is that we truly care, Leigh Academy Mascalls really is a community in the truest sense. Developing successful and happy young people requires a team, and strong and supportive communication between all members of our community is essential to ensure this. Our students are balanced and compassionate young people who care for one another and have pride in what we all achieve each and every day.

Thank you for reading and I hope we will be welcoming you to the Leigh Academy Mascalls community in the future.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Elene Redelinghuys
• Address:Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6LT
• Telephone: 01634 412 273
• Email: talent@latrust.org.uk

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