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Head of Psychology and Sociology

Head of Psychology and Sociology

St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

Harlow, Essex

  • Expired
Salary:
TLR 2B (£4,442, including Outer Fringe allowance)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
To start January 2019
Apply by:
7 October 2018

Job overview

Both Psychology and Sociology are highly popular subjects at St Mark’s, attracting high numbers at A Level. However, we are not complacent - working with a team of passionate and dedicated practitioners, you will lead an already vibrant and successful department that aims to maintain an outstanding reputation. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional, an excellent classroom practitioner and have proven leadership skills. 

We offer:

  • An established and comprehensive induction programme for new staff
  • A strong commitment to your professional development and career management - excellent CPD and leadership development at all levels 
  • A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded
  • A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all
  • A positive and stimulating school climate which values the contribution of all staff


We are looking for professionals with:

  • Experience of teaching Psychology and Sociology at KS5
  • A track record of successful student outcomes at KS5 
  • The ability to lead and motivate staff 
  • High expectations of pupil attainment and behaviour 
  • The willingness to support our Catholic Ethos


If you have the passion and drive to contribute to the future development of the Psychology and Sociology Department at St Mark's, we look forward to hearing from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity for exceptional teachers. You do not need to be a practising Catholic to apply.

Please visit our website or telephone 01279 770165 for an application form and further details. 

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment.

Closing date: Monday 8th October 2018

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments are subject to satisfactory medical and enhanced DBS clearance and references.

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About St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

St Mark’s is a successful, well-ordered and caring Catholic school for approximately 1000 boys and girls aged from eleven to eighteen, situated in the heart of Harlow, Essex.

Values and Vision

We are committed to the highest level of achievement for pupils of all abilities and we recognise that there are no limits to a child’s potential.  We aim to inspire all our pupils to achieve their best through "belonging, engaging and succeeding together". We believe in treating each pupil as an individual and valuing each person’s unique talents. Our curriculum has been designed to offer choice and to nurture all talents and abilities.

Our school was rated “good with outstanding features” by Ofsted at our last inspection (July 2013), after converting to academy status in 2011.

St Mark’s prides itself on its exam results at both GCSE and A level, as well as, the number of awards, achievements and accomplishments of our pupils in so many different aspects of their learning.

Headteacher

John Taylor

Location

Harlow is a new town situated in the beautiful county of Essex. Harlow offers everything from arts, culture and theatre to sport, parks and nature reserves. The school is close to the M11 with quick links to the M25 and only 15 miles from Central London. A 20 minute drive will get you to Stansted Airport. Harlow is served by two mainline railway Stations, Harlow Town and Harlow Mill from where there are trains to and from London Liverpool Street, Stansted Airport and Cambridge. There is also a bus service to Epping Tube Station on the Central Line for London Underground.

Come and Meet Us

If you'd like to find out more about the school, or would like to visit us, get in touch by emailing admin@st-marks.essex.sch.uk or telephoning 01279 421 267. We would be delighted to welcome you.

For more information about St Mark’s School, please visit our website:
www.st-marks.essex.sch.uk

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Applications closed