What skills and experience we're looking for
• Recent successful teaching or teaching practice of Psychology related subjects at KS5
• Exam marker
• Degree in Psychology or related subject
• Ability and willingness to teach Psychology to ‘A’ level
• A good knowledge of subjects and exam specifications
• A knowledge and understanding of Assessment for Learning
• An excellent communicator
• Understanding of AQA Psychology syllabus
• High expectations of oneself and of students
• A commitment to and interest in the wellbeing, support and achievement of students
• A sense of excitement about teaching and working with young people
• Energy and enthusiasm
• A belief in teamwork and co-operation with adults and students
• A willingness to challenge oneself to seek continuous improvement
• To be positive about the need for innovation and change
• Flexibility, imagination, resilience, reliability and integrity
• A positive attitude to school
• Self awareness
• To safeguard and promote the welfare of children for whom you have responsibility or come into contact with, to include adhering to all specified procedures.
• The potential to offer something extra to the school and its students
• Ability to support at extra curricular events
• Experience of running after school activities.
What the school offers its staff
Please see information pack
Commitment to safeguarding
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures. In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This post will also be subject to TRA and S128 clearances.