Teacher of Psychology

We are seeking an exceptional part-time teacher of Psychology with a strong background in the subject at A level. It is anticipated that the role will be 2 - 3 days per week.

Essential characteristics

• A high-calibre graduate of Psychology or a closely related subject;
• QTS preferred;
• excellent teaching ability and a strong record of exam results for Psychology at A-level;
• able to communicate effectively to students their enthusiasm for the subject;
• deliver inspiring lessons to students across the ability range; to stretch the most able and support the least;
• commitment to the protection and safeguarding of young people;
• an enthusiasm and interest in the College’s well-being programme.

Brampton's Psychology department

The Psychology Department at Brampton College has a long history of success in A level teaching. There are two highly experienced teachers, Heather Keayes (Head of Department) and Barbara White. Exam results have been consistently strong, with many students achieving A*/A grades.

The College offers the AQA specification. Typically, there are three classes of students in each of the two A level year groups, but we also offer Psychology on one-year intensive courses to students re-sitting the A level and to those wishing to take a new subject in one year. The Department has a wealth of resources and regularly takes students to Psychology A level conferences to support their learning.     

What makes working at Brampton special?

Brampton has a uniquely friendly, informal atmosphere and new members of staff can be sure of a warm welcome. 

You will enjoy a wide range of benefits (some of which are listed below), including, importantly, the overall support and encouragement you can expect from your departmental colleagues, SLT and the wider college team.

What we offer:

• Excellent pay
• Annual bonus
• 50% remission of fees to staff for any eligible children
• Courteous students - there are rarely behavioural issues
• Comprehensive and supportive staff induction programme
• Staff are encouraged to share good practice and observe each others’ lessons
• Clear internal communication, including a weekly staff newsletter, collaborative staff meetings and live college calendar
• Staff Wellbeing Committee
• Staff counselling service
• Mindfulness courses
• Summer and Christmas staff parties and other events throughout the year
• And, most importantly… Tea, coffee, fruit and biscuits provided in the staff room!

About the college

Brampton College continues to be one of the best performing sixth form colleges in London and has remained at the top of the Department for Education league tables for over twenty years. 

As a specialist sixth form college, we provide our students with outstanding teaching and a wide variety of A level options, enabling them to choose subjects that appeal to their interests and fit their skills. This leads to an enthusiastic and dedicated group of young people whose confidence and performance flourishes.

We are proud of the college's continuous tradition of academic excellence. The Principal, John Wilson, appointed in 2023, is only the second person to hold this post in the history of the college, which was founded over thirty years ago by Bernard Canetti. The college is family-owned, not part of a group or trust, and staff enjoy a range of attractive benefits. Small class sizes and a high level of student engagement offer a teaching experience you are unlikely to find elsewhere, and the low level of staff turnover makes the college a very stable environment for all who work here. 

We have exceptional amenities, including four recently refurbished laboratories, a stunning art and photography studio and a supervised library for quiet study. Our team of dedicated teachers, enhanced by a group of specialist support staff, allow us to focus on students as individuals to offer a unique and extremely positive educational experience.

There are approximately 230 students on roll each year across three year groups: AS, A2 and one-year A level students, as well as a small GCSE cohort.