PSYCHOLOGY TEACHER – LONG-TERM PLACEMENT
Location: Newcastle Area
Pay: £163 to £263 per day
Start: ASAP or after half term
Contract: Long Term Placement
If you’re passionate about human behaviour and love helping young people understand the science behind thoughts, emotions and decision-making, this long-term Psychology role is a fantastic opportunity.
We’re supporting a high-achieving secondary setting that needs a Psychology specialist to take a long-term timetable across KS4 and KS5. Psychology is a well-subscribed subject here, and pupils are engaged, curious and keen to understand how the mind works. You’ll be joining a committed team that values calm routines, strong communication and high-quality teaching.
This is a chance to build real relationships with your classes and be part of a department that loves what it does.
Your role will include:
• Delivering Psychology lessons across KS4 and KS5 using established, well-organised schemes of work
• Bringing topics like memory, attachment, biopsychology, research methods and social influence to life
• Helping students master exam technique with guided modelling and focused practice
• Encouraging thoughtful, respectful discussion and critical thinking
• Creating a warm, structured classroom environment where pupils feel safe exploring big ideas
• Working collaboratively with a friendly, experienced department who know the course inside out
What you’ll bring:
• QTS or QTLS
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for Psychology
• A teaching style that is calm, clear and supportive
• Confidence supporting exam-heavy content
• Strong behaviour management delivered with compassion and consistency
What you’ll get with Protocol Education:
• Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella tricks, no admin faff
• Free CPD on mental health, behaviour, SEND, trauma-informed practice and more
• A dedicated consultant who checks in, supports you and makes registration easy
• Access to long-term, short-term and permanent opportunities as your career grows
• A warm, human service that values your wellbeing as much as your skills
• A referral scheme that rewards you for recommending other brilliant educators
If you want a long-term Psychology role where your subject genuinely matters and students are excited to learn, this is a brilliant fit.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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