The RGS Worcester Family of Schools invites applications for the post of Teacher of Psychology (the ability to teach Sociology is advantageous). This is a full time / part time maternity cover post and is an exciting opportunity for experienced and recently qualified teachers.
The Psychology department is part of the broader Social Sciences faculty and consists of two members of staff who teach within the Sixth Form. The subject is well resourced and well supported by subject specialist teachers. We aim to foster a lifelong interest in Psychology, and the ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of psychological concepts, theories, and research methods, as well as a commitment to developing students’ critical thinking and analytical skills.
RGSW reserves the right to close applications early if suitable calibre apply, candidates will be called for interview during the recruitment process. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
A completed TES application form with the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of two referees should be provided. All candidates invited for interview will be required to prove their identity and their entitlement to work in the UK, and the person appointed will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, Prohibition Check, Right to Work in the UK and other checks specified by the Department for Education and Independent School’s Inspectorate.
RGS Worcester is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check.
Rehabilitation of offenders: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
The Governors of RGS Worcester are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No. 112064