Teacher of Psychology - Part Time, Fixed Term, Maternity Cover

The Royal Hospital School is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for 11 – 18 year olds, enriched with a unique heritage.

The Royal Hospital School has been ranked as one of the ‘Top Independent Schools in East Anglia’ by The Sunday Times, is the only independent school in Suffolk to be included in the Tatler Schools Guide 2024 and received the highest grading possible in their most recent ISI inspection.

The Royal Hospital School is a modern, forward-thinking school anchored on 300 years of history and achievement.

The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy:

TEACHER OF PSYCHOLOGY

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher to join our highly successful Psychology Department from February 2025 for one year to cover a maternity leave. The post is 0.43 FTE. 

The successful candidate will be an inspirational teacher with a proven track record of obtaining excellent outcomes for pupils at A Level. Successful applicants will have an understanding of the commitment required in a large boarding and day school. 

The Royal Hospital School is one of East Anglia’s leading Boarding and Day Schools, and as a Microsoft Showcase School it is at the forefront of digital education. Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the Suffolk coast, and just over one hour from London by train, the Royal Hospital School is an outstanding place to work and live. RHS has its own competitive salary scale, outstanding development opportunities and subsidised accommodation may be available. 

Closing date for applications: 09:00 on Tuesday 5th November

Interview will be held week commencing 11 November

Please note we reserve the right to close the application process early if the ideal candidate is identified.

Applications should be made online via TES following the ‘apply’ link. To see details of other vacancies please visit our website www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies . 

Please also send a covering letter to recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org

If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on

recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org or 01473 326200.

For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit www.royalhospitalschool.org

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.