About this role
We are ambitious, for ourselves and our students, and recruit staff who relish the challenge of being part of a school that goes above and beyond.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a large staff body which shares an enthusiasm for teaching and enabling students to achieve academic success.
As a Psychology specialist, you will deliver engaging and challenging lessons to our students who are passionate about learning, motivated to succeed, and demonstrate exemplary behaviour Our students are passionate about learning, motivated to succeed, and demonstrate exemplary behaviour.
We are looking for the right person to fill this vacancy; you are looking for the right school to work in. The characteristics we are looking for include:
Good honours degree in a relevant subject areaQualified Teacher StatusVery good practitioner, consistently rated as accomplished (or an ECT on the way to this)Innovation, identifying alternative ways to resolve issues, improving standards and procedures as part of a teamConfident user of ICT to enhance teaching and learningAmbitious for self, department and studentsProactive and able to use initiativeAble to work effectively and calmly under pressureA shared approach to problem-solving andachieving goalsVery good subject knowledgeEvidence of good relationships with young peopleand adultsAbility to analyse data effectivelyKeen to be involved in curriculum developmentCommitted to the ethos, vision and values of Wycombe High School.Wycombe High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required, before taking up post, to undertake a criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). HR will carry out an online search on shortlisted applicants.
Successfully appointed candidates will automatically be enrolled into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, into which the School pays very generous employer contributions of 28.68%.
Wycombe High School is committed to equal opportunities for all its students and staff, irrespective of race, colour or nationality, gender, marital status, family circumstances, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. There will be no discrimination on these grounds, or for any other reasons which cannot be shown to be justified. Students applying for admission to the school and candidates for posts at the school will be treated according to school policies on admission and recruitment and with regard to British and European legislation.