Teacher of Psychology and Criminology - Norton Canes High School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Cannock; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

We are looking to appoint an ambitious, hardworking and talented Teacher of Psychology and Criminology. This role will provide a first-rate opportunity to demonstrate your ability to make a measurable impact on the success of the school and bring an innovative approach to a popular subject.

32.5 hours per week. Term Time only.

Salary: £31,650-£49,084

The successful candidate will display a passion for the subject and be able to foster an enjoyment of Psychology and Criminology within their lessons. You will be a committed, strong and enthusiastic individual who displays outstanding teaching and can ensure that all students make excellent progress. You will display a mix of creativity, innovation, and be able to inspire and motivate students.

The successful candidate will be committed to delivering high quality teaching and learning and ensuring high standards and achievements.

This is an ideal role for someone with a passion for teaching Psychology and Criminology with evidence of enabling students to surpass expectations. These are both popular subjects in school attracting students into the Sixth Form. Experience in teaching Psychology and Criminology to key stage 5 with a good curriculum knowledge and understanding of specification requirements is essential. The ability to offer other subjects at lower school would be desirable.

Norton Canes High School is a small, friendly 11 - 18 school. We would welcome prospective candidates to visit before making an application.

Norton Canes High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to vetting checks, including a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB), an online search and oversees checks (if relevant), outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024). These checks will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children.

Please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Applications to [e-mail]

Candidates who are shortlisted will be informed by email.

Closing date: 3^rd April 2025 9:00a.m.