Position Title - IGCSE / IB DP Psychology Teacher (Part-Time)
For an IB Continuum School
IGCSE / IB Diploma Programme (DP) Psychology Teacher – Part Time
Role Summary
The Psychology Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging, inquiry-based and student-centered lessons aligned with the Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme (DP) Psychology curriculum. The teacher will foster critical thinking, research skills, ethical understanding, and real-world application of psychological concepts within an international learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach Psychology for IGCSE and/or IB DP (SL & HL) students
- Design lesson plans, assessments, assignments, and differentiated learning activities
- Prepare students for board examinations, internal assessments, and projects
- Promote inquiry-based and concept-driven learning as per IB philosophy
- Support students in research methodology, case studies, and psychological investigations
- Maintain student records, progress reports, and assessment documentation
- Participate in curriculum planning, departmental meetings, PTMs, and school events
- Integrate technology and global perspectives into classroom practices
- Ensure a safe, inclusive, and academically stimulating classroom environment
- Collaborate with coordinators and faculty members across the IB Continuum framework
Pre-Requisites / Eligibility
- Master's Degree / Post Graduation in Psychology (Mandatory)
- B.Ed. or equivalent teaching qualification preferred
- Minimum 2–5 years of teaching experience in IGCSE, Cambridge, or IB DP curriculum
- Prior experience teaching IB DP Psychology is highly preferred
- Familiarity with IB Approaches to Teaching & Learning (ATL), TOK, CAS, and inquiry-based pedagogy
- Strong command over psychological theories, research methods, and assessment standards
- Excellent communication, classroom management, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Ability to work collaboratively in an international and multicultural environment
- IB Workshop Certification / IB Training will be an added advantage
Desired Competencies
- Student-centric and reflective teaching approach
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Passion for adolescent wellbeing and holistic education
- Creativity in lesson delivery and experiential learning
- Digital literacy and comfort with educational technology platforms
- Professional ethics and commitment to continuous learning
Nature of Appointment
Preferred Experience in an IB Continuum School
Experience in schools offering combinations of PYP, MYP, IGCSE, and DP is advantageous, as students transition through inquiry-based and internationally benchmarked curricula.
