Required for September 2025
Elliott Hudson College are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Director of Psychology. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy - the successful applicant will be expected to be responsible for continually driving improvement in order to achieve the vision of the college and uphold the core values.
The ideal applicant will have:
1. A degree in the relevant subject and qualified teacher status
2. Good understanding of the A Level Psychology curriculum
3. Knowledge of strategies that promote a positive climate for learning in subjects with differing demands.
4. A passion for education and for making a difference to disadvantaged students.
5. Ability to provide clear evaluation and strategies for improvement for leadership teams
What we offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team - as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
1. Membership to a local government pension scheme.
2. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
3. A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
4. Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
5. £2k Cycle to work scheme.
6. On-site Gym.
About us:
Elliott Hudson College is an ambitious and high performing 16-19 sixth form college that is committed to raising standards for young people across the Leeds City region. Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, Elliott Hudson College has a mission to ensure that its students receive an exceptional education and that they successfully progress to their chosen destination.
Within GORSE, we aspire for every young person to acquire the gift of choice and at Elliott Hudson College we are committed to building a community in which all students and staff can thrive. By adopting an approach where we all try to be, and do, a bit better each day, we build a culture of excellence in which all can flourish.
If you would like to know more about our college, please visit our website at Elliott Hudson College.
How to Apply:
If you're as excited about this opportunity as we are, a Job Description/Person Specification and application form is available to download from this page, by email to [email protected] or by telephone on 0113 323 9777.
We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010) to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We feel that the differences between us give our community strength. Therefore, diversity is celebrated & valued, and we encourage everyone to be their authentic self.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
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Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr