LEAD PSYCHOLOGY TEACHER WITH SCIENCE

South East London | Maternity Cover | September 2026 Start

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A genuinely interesting role for the right teacher

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded secondary school in South East London for an experienced Psychology teacher to lead the subject and contribute to the Science department from September 2026. This is a maternity cover position with the potential to make a real mark on a thriving department during your time there.

The Role

This isn't a straightforward cover position. The school is looking for someone who can take genuine ownership of Psychology; leading the subject, supporting student outcomes and bringing energy and expertise to the department. The ability to teach Science alongside Psychology is essential, giving you a varied and rewarding timetable.

Lead and deliver Psychology across KS4 and KS5 Teach Science (KS3 and KS4) alongside your Psychology timetable Support students with A-Level Psychology coursework and exam preparation Contribute to department planning, assessment and wider school life Work collaboratively with a supportive and experienced Science and Humanities teamWhat We Are Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status - essential Strong Psychology subject knowledge with experience teaching at A-Level Ability to teach Science to KS3 and KS4 - Biology, Chemistry or Combined Science preferred A confident, adaptable teacher who can step into a leadership role from day one Someone who takes pride in their results and genuinely cares about their students Maternity cover experience is a bonus but absolutely not essentialThe School

A welcoming, well-resourced secondary school with a supportive SLT and a clear commitment to staff development. The school is located in a quieter, green part of South East London, easily accessible by road and with good transport links for those coming from further afield. A genuinely nice place to work.

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

Maternity cover roles at this level don't come around often. You will have real responsibility, a varied timetable and the chance to leave a lasting impression on a department. For the right teacher it is an opportunity to demonstrate what you are capable of in a leadership context; which has a habit of opening doors.

Interested? Let's Talk.

This role will move quickly so please don't sit on it. Get in touch today and I will talk you through everything Empowering Learning are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are recruiting on behalf of the school as the appointed agency consultant