About this role
*Please note this is a full/part time role, and you will be paid all year round as per STPCD (School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document). Please disregard the fields 'contract term' and 'hours per year'.
We are seeking a dynamic teacher of Psychology to join our Social Sciences Department. The department enjoys a high profile in the school due to the popularity of its KS5 courses and you will be working alongside enthusiastic and supportive colleagues. The ideal candidate will have the necessary skills to teach Psychology at Key Stage 5. You will be teaching aspirational, diverse and motivated students. This post offers a superb opportunity to develop your skills further within our professional development programme and highly skilled and supportive environment.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORAn outstanding practitioner with a passion for PsychologyThe ability to teach Psychology at A Level and secure excellent achievementA commitment to fresh and exciting methods of delivering the curriculumA relentless drive to secure the best possible outcomes for students of all abilitiesExcellent communication and ICT skillsConsistently high expectations of studentsAn ability to work effectively within a supportive team environmentThis role is suitable for ECTs and offers the opportunity to develop further within a positive and supportive environment.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parkingAn opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals Enthusiastic and motivated students An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development A school with its community at heart An exciting programme of staff well-being activities Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth GroupIf you would like to discuss this vacancy further, please email Melanie Johnston (Curriculum Leader, Social Sciences) [email protected] or Michael Baxter, Deputy Principal, Resourcing and Teacher Development, [email protected]
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.