Teacher of Psychology (and Sociology)

St. Catherine's Catholic School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent Catholic girls' school in London is seeking an inspirational Teacher of Psychology (and Sociology) for Maternity Leave cover, with potential for a permanent position. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality lessons, inspire students, and commit to the school's supportive ethos. Strong results and a dedicated professional development program await the right individual.

Benefits

Personalised professional development

Fast track promotion opportunities

Supportive colleagues and leaders

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Psychology at GCSE level.
• Ability to teach Sociology is advantageous.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality psychology lessons.
• Ensure outstanding student progress.
• Support the school's ethos and culture.

Skills

Ability to teach to Grade 9 standard

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Strong teamwork and independence skills

Passion for Catholic education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Psychology (and Sociology) for a Maternity Leave cover, with the potential of becoming a permanent post, who can deliver high-quality lessons and secure outstanding outcomes for our amazing students. We want you to inspire students and raise their aspirations across all aspects of their schooling, in addition to unlocking their potential in your subject area.

Responsibilities

• teach to Grade 9 standard
• ensure your students make outstanding progress across all key stages
• commit to our supportive but challenging ethos and culture
• thrive on working in teams but be able to work independently
• constantly challenge yourself to become a better practitioner
• be committed to our comprehensive extra-curricular programme
• be passionate about diversity and inclusion
• demonstrate an unwavering commitment to Catholic education and the ethos of the school

Context and Department

St Catherine's is a highly successful, oversubscribed girls\' school with high quality accommodation and resources. It is forward-thinking and enjoys excellent results. Psychology was introduced to the KS4 curriculum three years ago and has been overwhelmingly successful. The Psychology department is highly successful and progressive and would welcome either an experienced Psychology teacher, or an ECT to this position. The ability to teach Sociology would be advantageous. The department is accommodated within our Technology Building in a beautiful new suite networked with a Clever Touch board.

Our students follow the OCR GCSE course. Last summer our girls made outstanding progress in Psychology with 14% of pupils achieving a grade 7-9 and 79% of pupils achieving a 4+.

In Return

• a school where students are keen to learn and progress
• a school where GCSE outcomes are consistently strong. This summer our students achieved outstanding results, achieving a Progress 8 score of +.97 (according to 4Matrix) and an Attainment 8 score of 55.06.
• an incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
• a personalised professional development programme delivered through twilight sessions and dedicated training days
• fast track promotion opportunities
• the chance to perform on a wider stage through our proud membership of the LSU group of schools, the Gaudete Trust and the Archdiocese of Southwark
• the opportunity to join a very high achieving department in our vibrant Catholic school
• a school where Psychology enjoys a very high profile and is very well supported by a committed Senior Leadership team

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mrs Marie Foucher (Deputy Headteacher).