Teacher of Psychology

About the school

Wycombe Abbey is a world-class full-boarding school for girls located on a beautiful site in the centre of High Wycombe. With its distinctive heritage, magnificent 170-acre campus and impressive resources, the School provides an outstanding education for 650 pupils aged 11-18.

The School has been at the forefront of girls’ boarding education for over 125 years. Superb academic outcomes are its hallmark, with pupils regularly securing places at the most prestigious universities across the globe. Wycombe Abbey encourages curiosity, innovation, leadership and delight in learning among its pupils.

The School benefits from easy access to London, the Chiltern Hills and attractive towns such as Marlow, Henley-on-Thames and Beaconsfield.

The role

Wycombe Abbey seeks an inspiring and enthusiastic Teacher of Psychology to join its Sixth Form on a part-time or full-time maternity cover contract. This is an opportunity to teach Psychology in a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment, engaging pupils across a range of abilities and preparing them for success at A level and beyond, including university applications.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, challenging lessons that foster curiosity, independent thinking and a genuine enthusiasm for the subject.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver excellent classroom practice in Psychology to Sixth Form students.
• Contribute to a thriving academic department and the wider life of the School.
• Support co-curricular activities.
• Maintain strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

Requirements

• Strong subject knowledge in Psychology.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Collaborative and motivated approach.
• Passion for helping young people realise their full potential.
• Ability to work effectively in a supportive and ambitious boarding school environment.

Benefits & package

Wycombe Abbey has its own salary scale which compares favourably with other independent schools and is well above that of the maintained sector.

• Enrolment in the School’s generous pension scheme.
• Fee remission at Wycombe Abbey and selected prep schools.
• Generous CPD training and development scheme.
• Free parking.
• Free meals.
• Free use of the Sports Centre.
• Free eye tests.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme.

How to apply

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