Teacher of Psychology
Hours: Part time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits
Required from: September 2026
The role
South Hampstead High School is looking for a committed and energetic teacher with a strong record of excellent Psychology teaching to join us on a part time basis.
You will plan, prepare and deliver stimulating and engaging Psychology lessons (AQA specification) to highly motivated and talented Sixth Form students in both Year 12 and Year 13, utilising an appropriate range of teaching strategies and resources that help students to fulfil their academic potential and to excel in the subject.
This is a part time role, working 3 days per week from September 2026.
We are looking for a qualified teacher, with a proven track record and a demonstrable passion for Psychology. We also welcome applications from well-qualified ECTs/graduates who are looking to begin their career in teaching at one of London's leading independent schools.
About the School
Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London’s cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby.
The school is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
To find out more and to apply, please click the apply button.
The closing date for applications is Friday 20th March 2026 at 9am.
Interviews will take place on 24th or 25th March 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted.
The school may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.