Subject Leader of Psychology

Start date: April or September 2026 

We are looking to appoint a Subject Leader of Psychology to join our department working with colleagues who are committed to delivering outstanding lessons across all key stages. This is a full-time position but we will consider applications from those interested in a part-time role. Salary, including a TLR2, is negotiable dependent upon calibre and experience.

Psychology at SRRCC is an innovative, friendly and inclusive place to continue your teaching career. Our Psychology team is dynamic and is well resourced. The subject is vibrant and popular within our Sixth Form. The team has high standards of themselves and students and are collaborative in their practice. While we ask you to support our Catholic ethos, being a practising Catholic is not a requirement, we welcome applicants from any background.

The successful candidate will be looking for career development/growth and will have established school experience in the UK and a track record of examination success.

In return for your commitment and passion for teaching, we offer: 

• A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment.
• Access to regular CPD sessions, focusing on learning and teaching and subject scholarship.
• Outstanding ITT provision.
• Leadership Development Programme.
• Opportunities provided by being part of the Ascension Catholic Academy Trust.
• Extensive wellbeing package including access to GP services 24/7, physiotherapy and counselling support, additional wellbeing services.
• A range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan.
• Teacher pension scheme.
• Cash for colleagues – Earn money for friends you recommend.

St Richard Reynolds Catholic College is a vibrant community consisting of a federation of two Outstanding schools: SRR Catholic Primary School and SRR Catholic High School which includes a Sixth Form. Our community is a place where our young people come first, are loved, listened to, challenged and inspired. The College is part of the Ascension Catholic Academy Trust. Further information can be found on the Trust website – The Ascension Catholic Academy Trust – Home 

Full details and an application pack for these posts can be downloaded from our website:
https://strichardreynolds.org.uk/whole-college/vacancies-2/ 

Please also get in touch if you would like to talk in more detail about the role.

Please send the CES application form, two references and a covering letter to: recruitment@srrcc.org.uk by 10am, Monday 12 January 2026 for an interview week commencing 12 January 2026. 

Please note that applications will be considered as they are received and you are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible, as some interviews may take place, and an appointment may be made, before the closing date is reached for these positions. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.