Teacher Of Psychology and Criminology (Fixed Term – Maternity Cover)

WQE; Leicester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leicester is seeking a Teacher of Psychology and Criminology for a fixed-term maternity cover position. This full-time role requires an enthusiastic educator to teach A Level Psychology and Criminology within a supportive and resourceful curriculum area. Candidates must have a relevant teaching qualification and experience. The salary ranges from £33,465 to £51,714 per annum, with additional benefits including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual incremental pay increases

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Continual Professional Development

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Well-qualified and self-motivated teacher of A Level Psychology and Criminology.
• Ability to deliver engaging lessons following the AQA and Eduqas specifications.
• Experience in a secondary educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3 sets of Year 1 A Level Psychology and 2 sets of Year 2 Criminology.
• Support students in their academic progress and wider achievements.
• Contribute to the development of teaching and learning in the curriculum area.

Skills

Experience in teaching psychology

Knowledge of criminology

Ability to teach A Level courses

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Teacher Of Psychology and Criminology (Fixed Term – Maternity Cover)

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Teacher Of Psychology and Criminology (Fixed Term – Maternity Cover)

Thank you for your interest in this post at WQE.

We believe that this is a particularly exciting time to be joining us, offering a real opportunity to make a difference in this thriving and vibrant Sixth Form College. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work with students; their academic and wider achievements, their learning experiences, the support they receive in their academic progress, their learning environment and their wider experience of College life. The College operates across two closely located campuses, next to the University of Leicester on University Road and a smaller campus at Regent Road.

In this context, we are looking to appoint a well-qualified, self-motivated and enthusiastic teacher of A Level Psychology and the Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology, who will help us provide the best possible learning experience and outcomes for our students. This post will be based with our team at the University Road Campus. This post will involve the teaching of 3 sets of Yr1 A Level Psychology following the AQA specification, and 2 sets of Yr2 Criminology following the Eduqas specification.

THE CURRICULUM AREA – SOCIAL SCIENCE

This vibrant curriculum area brings together Sociology, Psychology, Criminology, and Religious Studies. The curriculum area consists of twenty-three teaching staff and is led by a Curriculum Area Leader, supported by two Deputy Curriculum Area Leaders and two Assistant Curriculum Area Leaders. The leadership of the curriculum area ensures the provision of high quality outcomes and experiences for students and lead the on-going development of teaching, learning and assessment.

The area is located in large, open-plan offices in the College’s main teaching blocks, on the University Road campus, and uses classrooms nearby. There are a good range of resources including excellent online materials, interactive whiteboards, library holdings and IT facilities.

This year there are 12 Yr1 A Level groups, 10 Yr2 A Level groups and 2 GCSE groups, with approximately 560 students. Students study the AQA specification.

There are currently 24 Yr1 groups, 21 Yr2 groups and 4 GCSE groups, comprising roughly 1,100 students in all. Students study the AQA specification for the A Level and the OCR specification for the GCSE.

Religious Studies

There are currently 3 Yr1 groups and 2 Yr2 groups, with approximately 90 students in total. Students study the Eduqas specification.

Criminology

There are currently 8 Yr1 groups and 8 Yr2 groups, with approximately 370 students in total. Students study the Eduqas qualification.

For our part we shall make every effort to support our new colleagues in making the best of the professional opportunities offered by these posts.

This is a fixed term full-time, term-time post commencing as soon as possible to cover a period of maternity leave of up to 12 months or on the return of the incumbent post holder.

The salary will be at a point on the Sixth Form Colleges pay spine which ranges from £33,465 – £51,714 per annum.

We offer an exceptional package of benefits to our staff, which for this post includes:

• Annual incremental pay increases, linked to performance, within the pay scale range
• A defined benefit pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Continual Professional Development
• On-site parking

We have an active and enthusiastic staff wellbeing group who meet regularly and are committed to adding value to life at work wherever possible, as well as ensuring a strong sense of community, wider opportunities and mutual support exist in our workplace.

Please do not submit a separate CV. Only information on the application form will be used in the selection process. If you wish to apply for this post please complete our Application Form, Personal DetailsandEqual OpportunitiesForm which can be found by going to our Vacancies home page or by clicking hereWork for us – WQE .

Completed applications must be returned by 10pm on Sunday 11 th January 2026.

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 26 th January 2026. Full details will be emailed out to candidates.

Finally, I would like to thank you again for the time taken to consider joining our team here at WQE and in making an application if you decide this is the right step for you.

Paul Wilson

Teacher Of Psychology and Criminology (Fixed Term – Maternity Cover)

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• Working Hours - Fixed term, Full-time, Term-time
• Salary - From £33,465 - £51,714 per annum.
• Closing date - 10pm on Sunday 11th January 2026