Teacher of Psychology (maternity cover)

Nelson and Colne College; Nelson; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Teacher of Psychology (maternity cover)
Salary: up to £39,340 per annum, depending on experience (pay award pending)
Hours: 35 per week
Weeks Per Year: Full Year
Contract Type: Fixed Term- until June 2026
Site: Nelson and Colne College
Closing Date: Monday 21st April 2025
Interview Date: TBC

Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?

Our Organisation

Nelson and Colne College Group is a beacon for educational excellence, made up of a family of colleges - Nelson & Colne College, Accrington & Rossendale College and Lancashire Adult Learning. The College Group is the only Further Education college in Lancashire to be graded as Outstanding under the new Ofsted inspection framework.
Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, employer training and adult learning provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels.

The Exciting Role
Due to maternity cover, we are recruiting for a teacher of A Level Psychology to join the Humanities team on a full-time fixed term basis starting in August 2025. The ideal candidate will have experience of teaching A Level Psychology.
The successful candidate will be primarily based at our Nelson site but may be required to travel across sites. This post could suit an experienced practitioner looking for their next challenge or a newly qualified teacher looking to make their mark within an Outstanding organisation.

What You Will Be Doing:

1. Teach Psychology at A Level delivering effective learning for students
2. Be up to date, plan and prepare high-quality teaching as required by your Line Manager to the appropriate number of hours (810 hrs per annum)
3. Develop and share resources for the course/subject including maintaining effective links across College for resources
4. Act as a personal tutor for a group across their programme as a whole
5. Deliver enrichment and enhancement activities
6. Maintain comprehensive, up to date, student/course/subject records and provide information, as requested

What We Are Looking For:

• A degree in a relevant subject area or appropriate professional qualification
• A recognised teaching qualification or a willingness to achieve this within three years of appointment
• A higher degree or advanced qualification (desirable)
• Successful teaching experience in a relevant subject area
• Knowledge of and proven ability to deliver the curriculum successfully
• Demonstrate a student-centred approach to teaching and learning

What We Offer in Return:
Eligibility to join the Teachers' Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
Free on-site parking on all College sites

How to Apply:
If you're interested in this post and would like to know more, then please visit our website and complete an application form.
Website: https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/

Further Questions?
Please contact our friendly HR Team at [e-mail]

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.