Head of Psychology and Criminology

Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust; Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution in Kenilworth seeks a Head of Psychology and Criminology to lead a small team. The successful candidate will teach at KS5 and is expected to demonstrate strong leadership and innovative teaching methods. The role offers a supportive environment in a community-focused school recognized for its outstanding performance. Excellent professional development opportunities and employee well-being benefits are included.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Supportive team environment

Employee well-being benefits

Access to a gym and fitness suite

Qualifications

• Experienced in teaching Psychology and Criminology at KS5.
• Ability to manage a team and deliver high educational standards.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Psychology and Criminology department.
• Plan and deliver the curriculum effectively.
• Support and mentor team members in their professional growth.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Innovative teaching methods

Proven track record of effective teaching

Engaging enthusiasm for teaching

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent role of Head of Psychology and Criminology to lead a small, but busy department of three in total. The successful candidate will teach Psychology and Criminology at KS5. We are looking for a talented, innovative teacher and leader with a proven track record of effective teaching to deliver against high standards.

You will have strong leadership skills to manage a team and have a clear vision for the planning and delivery of Psychology and Criminology in the school curriculum. The Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and parents to share that commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check and obtain membership of the DBS update Service.

TLR 2b £5,509 per annum

The School

Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust has a vacancy for a Head of Psychology and Criminology from January 2026. The vacancy is based at Kenilworth School and Sixth Form. Kenilworth School and Sixth Form's Ofsted report of November 2023 rates the school as Outstanding in all five areas, maintaining an Outstanding status from the Ofsted inspection of 2013.

Kenilworth School moved into a newly built, bespoke school on Glasshouse Lane, Kenilworth in September 2023 and is the only secondary school in the community of Kenilworth being oversubscribed with engaged, motivated and well behaved students. Our educational ethos encourages our students to be responsive, resilient, to have reasoning, be reflective and resourceful in their learning.

The successful applicant should be aspirational, innovative and have a genuine engaging enthusiasm for teaching and learning.

What We Can Offer

• Excellent CPD opportunities
• A supportive team of colleagues and across the school
• A positive, community school environment with an innovative learning culture
• A dedicated and forward-looking management team, with highly skilled staff upholding high expectations and aspirations for our students
• Shared access and other on-line resources to support the development of student learning
• A wide enrichment programme in which you can participate
• Employee well-being benefits via our healthcare scheme Benenden to include 24/7 GP and well-being benefits, free flu vaccinations, a laptop, on-site parking, electric car charging points, use of an on-site fitness suite and a newly built, bespoke school to meet our high and increasing expectations