teacher of Psychology

Oxford Spires; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in East Oxford is seeking a dynamic and creative teacher of Psychology to inspire and support students. This part-time role (2 days/week) offers a vibrant environment with a commitment to staff development and safeguarding. The ideal candidate will teach Psychology up to A Level and enhance the school's academic offerings.

Qualifications

• Confident in teaching Psychology through to A Level.
• Passionate about inspiring students and commitment to inclusion.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach Psychology up to A Level.
• Support and develop the school’s psychology provision.
• Create an inclusive classroom where all students succeed.
• Bring creativity to teaching practice.

Skills

Teaching Psychology

Inspiring students

Commitment to inclusion

Creativity in teaching

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a dynamic teacher of psychology who is confident in teaching through to A Level, a strong practitioner and has a passion for inspiring students. This is a part time role, equivalent to 2 teaching days per week, with a fixed term period of 12 months. The successful candidate will help support and further develop our exceptional provision within the academy.

A creative and energetic teacher of Psychology who will inspire innovation and creativity within our students.

We appoint on potential as well as experience and are committed to nurturing staff development. In return, we offer a friendly and supportive environment and the chance to make a genuine difference to the amazing young people that make up our academy.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, an enhanced DBS check, the Children’s Barred List check and satisfactory references.

We are a highly sought after and well-established comprehensive in East Oxford with over 1300 students including 6th Form. A strength of Oxford Spires is the warm, welcoming culture for students and staff alike and a huge sense of community as described in Ofsted 2017.

Responsibilities

• Teach Psychology up to A Level and contribute to the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning.
• Support and further develop the school’s psychology provision and broader academic offering.
• Create an inclusive classroom where all students make excellent progress and experience success.
• Bring creativity and innovation to teaching practice and collaboration within the faculty.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Confidence in teaching Psychology through to A Level; strong practitioner with a passion for inspiring students.
• Commitment to inclusion and ensuring progress for all learners.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.
• Ability to meet safeguarding requirements and undertake relevant pre-employment checks (health check where applicable, enhanced DBS, Children’s Barred List check and satisfactory references).