Head of Psychology

About this Role Role: Head of Psychology (Maternity Cover) Overview The Head of Psychology at our school will lead the delivery of high-quality Psychology education at Key Stage 5, fostering a stimulating and supportive learning environment. The role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons, ensuring students develop a deep understanding of psychological concepts, theories, and research methods. The Head of Psychology will also oversee curriculum development, monitor student progress, and support their academic success, while collaborating with colleagues to promote the subject's growth within the school. This position requires strong leadership, excellent subject knowledge, and a commitment to inspiring students' passion for Psychology. The role will include but not be limited to the following responsibilities and duties: Responsibilities You will ensure smooth and efficient running of your department and contribute positive leadership in the department and the school as a whole. You will need to combine academic and skill-based leadership with effective administration and inspire and motivate a team of subject specialists through your passion for the subject. General Duties Organise extra-curricular clubs and activities, and coordinate extension sessions for university-bound students Oversee academic monitoring, including addressing student concerns and analysing exam results Lead weekly departmental meetings and ensure effective communication Stay updated with curriculum and digital learning trends, promoting online platforms and mobile technology in teaching. Develop and maintain a detailed curriculum tailored to each year group's needs and abilities. What we are offering:

• A competitive salary
• Free lunch and refreshments
• Additional life insurance cover
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Extensive professional development training opportunities
• Free onsite parking and access to travel on the schools extensive coach network
• Free access to sports facilities and well-being programmes for staff
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Haberdashers' Girls' School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.


• A competitive salary
• Free lunch and refreshments
• Additional life insurance cover
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Extensive professional development training opportunities
• Free onsite parking and access to travel on the schools extensive coach network
• Free access to sports facilities and well-being programmes for staff
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Haberdashers' Girls' School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.