Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.8/5 and over 600+ reviews have an exciting Locum opportunity available for an experienced Applied Psychology Teacher to work in Merton College.
Pay Rate: £32 per hour
Hours: Part-time. Mondays and Fridays, 0830am - 1700pm (unpaid breaks).
Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel:
Fully online and paperless registration service
Free DBS and compliance service including paid for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules (if applicable)
Exclusive access to fully managed service social work projects (some outside IR35) with high rates of pay, flexible working, support from experienced social work practitioners, accommodation assistance (if applicable), retention bonuses (if applicable) and extensive equipment provided.
Revalidation/registration renewal based on length of service
£250 refer a friend bonus once referral has worked 100 hours (uncapped – T&Cs apply)
Find your own job bonus - Receive £250 for bringing your own position to us
Your own dedicated consultant with extensive experience recruiting to social work roles (public & private sector)
Daily payroll and in-house payroll system
Access to our online careers hub
Main Duties of theApplied Psychology Teacher:
Develop and teach courses in applied psychology according to the curriculum and program requirements, ensuring that content is relevant, engaging, and aligned with learning outcomes.
Conduct lectures, seminars, and discussions to facilitate learning and understanding of psychological theories, principles, and applications.
Organise and oversee practical activities, such as experiments, simulations, or case studies, to help students apply psychological concepts in real-world contexts.
Create and administer assessments, exams, and assignments to evaluate students' comprehension and mastery of course material, providing timely feedback on their performance.
Offer academic guidance, counselling, and support to students, including advising on course selection, academic planning, and career pathways in psychology.
Mentor students in research projects, theses, or independent studies, providing guidance on research methods, data analysis, and interpretation.
Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current with developments in the field of psychology and teaching methodologies, attending conferences, workshops, and training sessions as needed.
Collaborate with departmental colleagues to review and update curriculum materials, develop new courses, or program offerings, and incorporate emerging trends and research findings into course content.
Fulfil administrative responsibilities such as attending departmental meetings, participating in curriculum planning committees, and assisting with program accreditation processes.
Requirements of the Applied Psychology Teacher:
Qualifications: Hold a relevant qualification in Teaching and Learning.
Experience: Possess a secure working knowledge of the National Curriculum and its assessment, recording, and reporting requirements.
Compliance: Able to provide proof of eligibility to work and reside in the UK. Must undergo an Enhanced DBS/Children's Barred List check, hold a clean UK Driving licence, and possess TRN, QTS, PGCE qualifications.
Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced candidates who meet these requirements for this Applied Psychology Teacher role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work.
