Teacher of Criminology and Psychology

We genuinely care about our staff, their well-being and their professional development: we are a happy team, committed to working collaboratively and sharing the very best practice and we can offer:

• A laptop for every teacher


• Timetabled Work from Home (WFH) sessions


• Regular staff well-being activities


• Free access to our sporting facilities


• Free flu jab organised through a local pharmacy


Further details about the role

We are seeking to appoint a candidate who is passionate about their subject area; a team player who will thrive on collaboration and team-work; someone who really wants to make a difference!

If you are an outstanding teacher it really is worth applying for this post. We are seeking to appoint a candidate who has experience of, or a willingness to, teach the following: Criminology at KS5 and Psychology at either KS4 or 5.

We welcome applications from ECTs and we run a highly supportive and successful Early Career Framework programme. If you are a trainee and looking for a post from September 2024, we would love to hear from you.

Commitment to safeguarding


• Proven track record of outstanding outcomes


• Proven track record of strong and effective behaviour management strategies


• Experience of teaching Criminology at KS5


• Experience of teaching Psychology at either KS4 or KS5


• Excellent ability to use ICT in varied and innovative ways


• Excellent ability to analyse and interpret data and use it to secure high student outcomes


• Ability to communicate effectively and relate well to all stakeholders


• Ability to work as part of a team


• Creativity, energy and enthusiasm, with an added good sense of humour!


• Evidence of resilience and working effectively under pressure


• Effective time management and organisational skills


Desirable

• Experience of teaching Sociology at KS5


• Experience of teaching RS at KS3 and KS4


What the school offers its staff